Two years ago I was in Maine and saw the Milky Way for the first time. It was nothing like the what you’d see in some processed photos, but it didn’t need to be. It was still a ribbon of light across the sky, albeit fainter, and it was a legitimately spiritual experience for me.
It’s part of the reason why I don’t take a lot of video during chases. Experiencing it cannot be replicated. Often times it’s better to put down the phone and just see with your own eyes.