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They are still there. But they are hidden by the pollution and by the lights. The city of Lights has so many lights that it overpowers the light of the stars.
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Where can you see the most stars?
In clear skies outside of the city, because all of the city lights take away from the brightness of the stars.
Why can't I see the stars from where I live?
If you live near a major city the starlight is likely drowned out be the bright city lights. Smog could also obscure the stars.
Why do you see more stars in the country?
You see more stars in the country because you are farther away from the bright city lights that drown out the dimmer light of the stars.
What are the bright lights next to the moon?
stars stars stars stars
Where do the stars go at night?
Stars don't go anywhere at night or during the day. A star always remains where it is, but your ability to see it can be hampered by city lights, smog, and other factors.
Where can you see the most stars?
In clear skies outside of the city, because all of the city lights take away from the brightness of the stars.
Is Orion visible near city lights?
Yes; its main stars are bright enough to be seen even with normal city lights.
Why can't I see the stars from where I live?
If you live near a major city the starlight is likely drowned out be the bright city lights. Smog could also obscure the stars.
Why you cant see stars in New York?
You can't see stars in New York City because there are so many bright lights being illuminated from the buildings, that it is surrounding the city in a bubble of light, where the light from the surrounding city is overwhelming your eyes, and since there is so much light, your eye can only receive the overwhelming city lights that are a few feet away from you, and cannot receive the lights from stars billions of miles away from you.
Why are stars spotted clearly in the areas where the cities are not lit up?
This is due to light pollution. The glow of the city lights can conceal stars.
Why do you see more stars in the country?
You see more stars in the country because you are farther away from the bright city lights that drown out the dimmer light of the stars.
Can you see the stars in sao paulo?
Only at night, and outside. Although Sao Paulo has the same problems with seeing stars as any city does; the city lights are so bright that you can only see the brighter stars.
Do city lights make it harder to see the stars?
Yes, their light in the sky reduces the contrast making it harder to see the fainter stars.
Why aren't there any stars in the Las Vegas sky?
Las Vegas city lights are too bright to see any stars. The local lights reflect off the particles in the atmosphere and reduce your sensitivity to light. they are there, you can't see them because the stars are "drown" in the light... just like in the daytime. the stars are there in the daytime, but the sun makes it too bright to see them. get away from the city lights and there will be stars. You can also see a glowing dome over Vegas if you look at it from a distance.
When can you see more stars in the sky?
When you're in a place where there is less lights, like in the country in Texas or some other uninhibited place in America. Like Montana. If you're in a city with lots of bright lights you can't see the stars because the lights shine them out.
What are come cities in California where you can see the stars out at night?
Cities in general are bad places to see stars. You need to get out into the country, away from the city lights.
Why is that sometimes there is only few stars and sometimes its many?
The stars are always there, it just doesnt seem like it when there are many city lights, or if its a cloudy night.
