The 2025 Milky Way Photo Contest, organised by Capture the Atlas, put together the 10 most stunning night sky images captured from around the world and beyond. As per Capture the Atlas, this year’s collection features unique Milky way images taken from space abroad the International Space Station and rarely photographed locations like Chad, Northern Argentina, Socotra Island, Namibia and others. Take a look at the amazing pictures!
One in a billion: This picture was captured from the ISS by astronaut Don Pettit. It reveals Earth’s glow and starry skies. (Image: Don Pettit/Milky Way Photographer of the Year/Capture the Atlas)
Tololo Lunar Eclipse: Captured by Petr Horalek during the March 2025 lunar eclipse at Chile’s Cerro Tololo Observatory. (Image: Petr Horalek/Milky Way Photographer of the Year/Capture the Atlas)
Boot Arch Perseids: Mike Abramyan captured this stunning image in Alabama hills. (Image: Mike Abramyan/Milky Way Photographer of the Year/Capture the Atlas)
Bottle Tree Paradise: Benjamin Barakat, in this picture, showcases rare bottle trees under the Milky way. (Image: Benjamin Barakat/ Milky Way Photographer of the Year/Capture the Atlas)
Double Milky Way Arch: Angel Fux’s shot captures a rare Double Milky Way Arch over the Matterhon in Zermatt, Switzerland. (Image: Angel Fux/ Milky Way Photographer of the Year/Capture the Atlas)
Valle de los Cactus: The Milky Way rising over Chile’s Atacama Cactus valley in this stunning panorama by Pablo Ruiz. (Image: Pablo Ruiz/ Milky Way Photographer of the Year/Capture the Atlas)
Cosmic Fire: Sergio Montufar captured Volcan de Fuego beneath the Milky Way from Acatenango, Guatemala. (Image: Sergio Montufar/ Milky Way Photographer of the Year/Capture the Atlas)
A Sea of Lupines: Max Inwood captured New Zealand’s lupine bloom beneath a dark sky, showcasing the Milky Way. (Image: Max Inwood/ Milky Way Photographer of the Year/Capture the Atlas)
Diamond Beach Emerald Sky: This shot by Brent Martin captures the vibrant Milky Way above Australia’s great Ocean Road. (Image: Brent Martin/ Milky Way Photographer of the Year/Capture the Atlas)
Glimpse of colors: Tomas Slovinsky captured the stunning Milky Way over South Crete’s sea. (Image: Tomas Slovinsky/ Milky Way Photographer of the Year/Capture the Atlas)