A truly dark night sky is getting harder and harder to find.
Believe it or not, that was the way things were more than a half century ago within a 50-mile radius of New York City. Looking south toward the big metropolis, there was hardly any hint of a huge city with 8 million people; only the slightest bit of glare or light haze was apparent from beyond the horizon.
With today's pervasive light pollution, it might be difficult to believe that there was once a time when clouds were the greatest hurdle to a star-filled sky. Factor bright moonlight and atmospheric turbulence into the mix, and good viewing opportunities might seem few and far between these days. However, with a little bit of planning you can still enjoy some good views of the heavens.
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