Milky Way season (i.e. when the core is visible to the eye) in the Northern Hemisphere runs from Feb. to about Nov. approximately. Early in the season, the core comes up over the horizon approximately around 2 am depending on your exact location. By the end of the season, the core rises earlier...
There is an issue with Uploading Photos (attachjments). I am not sure what the problem is, and I am looking into it. You can still try to Create your Threads and Upload your Photos, but it is hanging up during the Upload.