Milky Way Over the Wiggly Bridge

There are nights that make you feel small in the best possible way, and this was one of them. Standing by the Wiggly Bridge in York, I looked up to find the Milky Way stretching across the sky in a bright sweep of stars. The tidal waters below were so calm that the reflection created a near perfect mirror, and it felt as if the bridge connected more than just two pieces of land. It felt like a place where earth and sky met for a quiet conversation.

I remember the soft glow of village lights in the distance, just enough to remind me of life continuing nearby, yet far enough away that the night still belonged to the stars. The stillness was peaceful and humbling, and I found myself lingering, not wanting the moment to end. It was one of those rare New England nights when everything comes together with perfect clarity and the world feels both vast and comforting at the same time.

If you are someone who feels a sense of calm under a star filled sky or who loves the quiet magic of night, I hope this piece brings that feeling into your home. It is a reminder to look up, to pause, and to let the beauty of the night sky fill you with wonder whenever you need it.