Is is true that America is so poluted that you can't see the stars at night?

Question

I'm from Romania .... so I don't know..

Answer 1

In some places, yes. Light pollution blocks a lot of stars, and so does smog. I live in North Carolina and have always considered my area to be a beautiful more natural one...Until I went to Hawaii and saw the stars there. I couldn't believe how much prettier they were! It's like they sparkled just for me. I also saw more shooting stars.

Answer 2

no way man thats like New york r something. I am n TEXAS and we see the stars as if they r right on top of us really beautiful. would love 2 see the northern lights but i am 2 far south 4 that. Why do u think we r poluted America has many different terrains and alot i mean alot of rural areas and is wide open unless u r on the east coast and then it's still open a bit except the major cities. See ya

Answer 3

No not many places that polluted left in the USA. We are a very big nation, with many places that are so clear you can see to the horizon, sky's are bright at night, and the air is clean.
Where your country has about 22,303,552 people, we have 300 million people, and there are still many places where you can drive for hours without seeing a building.

Answer 4

I think in the cities and towns there is so much artificial light thet you can see the stars its not dark enough if you move to the edge or out of the cities you can see the stars. There are some times when the smog is very thick and it creates a haze that is difficult to see through.

Answer 5

I don't know of any places in the US where you have that level of pollution. Like many countries, the US made a real effort in the 70's to improve on pollution and in many areas, you have a lot of wildlife, especially bays and rivers that used to have lots of pollution.

Answer 6

Depends on where you are. Some places are not polluted but the trees and hills block most of the sky. I am from West Texas where we have the most wonderous night sky.

Answer 7

Only the big cities. If you go out into the country, with no rain, you can touch the universe. It is beautiful at night.

Answer 8

Nope. Great New Hampshire nights have a sky blanketed with stars. :)

Answer 9

if youre in a dessert driving at night you see a bunch and shooting ones too.in the cities you only see like 15 or less

Answer 10

no it is just in the city the light bolck out the stars