The Milky Way visible this summer without a telescope; key nights listed. 

The Milky Way will be visible this summer without a telescope. The best viewing times in the Northern Hemisphere are in July and August, when the galaxy's bright center is visible under clear skies. However, viewing requires a dark-sky location away from strong moonlight, limiting ideal conditions to about 10 days per month. According to Capture The Atlas, viewing spans March to September in the Northern Hemisphere, and slightly longer in the Southern Hemisphere.
Best viewing dates include:
June 28 - July 8
July 28 - Aug. 7
Aug. 26 - Sept. 6
Sept. 24 - Oct. 5
To optimize viewing, consider moonless nights around the new moon, especially from the last quarter moon to three nights after. Sunset and sunrise times also affect visibility, with the Milky Way most visible just after sunset. Dark skies are crucial; allow your eyes to adjust for 20 minutes before stargazing. Tools like DarkSky's Find a Dark Sky Place or light pollution maps aid in finding optimal viewing spots.