Light pollution affects how well you can see the night sky. The darker your area or neighborhood, the better your view! But even from a dark corner of your yard, there are still things you can look at.

Tip: It takes 20 minutes for the human eye to best adjust to darkened conditions. How many stars you are able to see will increase over time.

Tip: Red light does not interfere with your night vision. An ordinary flashlight can be covered over with red cellophane (red plastic wrap) held in place with a rubber band. This is how hobby astronomers preserve their night vision when sky watching.