Stargazing in the City: How Light Pollution Obscures the Night Sky

Imagine the night sky, full of stars, but city lights are making it harder to see them.

Light pollution, caused by all the bright lights in cities, prevents us from seeing stars like the Milky Way.

The author, a science journalist, reminisces about seeing stars and how light pollution has made it harder for city dwellers to see the stars.

This means fewer people can enjoy the wonder of the night sky and also affects animals.

To see the stars, you might need to go to a place with less light, like outside of the city, and use a smartphone app to guide you.

It’s like losing a part of history because for centuries humans used the stars to inspire storytelling.