If anyone has been to Hawaii (Maui in particular) you'll notice the sky at night to almost glow. No matter how full the moon is, or if the moon is even visible from being covered by small clouds, the Hawaiian night sky gleams so nicely. The clouds almost appear to have a shine around them. Does anyone know why that is? Does it have anything to do with being closer to the equator?
2007-09-27 15:41:24 · 4 answers · asked by :blueberry: 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The equatorial winds may have something to do with causing the glow of fog.This is also a humid area, which will contribute to the dewey glow. Since the equator has less atmosphere, the moon shines brighter. Enjoy it! I wish I could see it.
2007-09-27 15:50:04 · answer #1 · answered by ciamalo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
clean air
and lack of man-made light pollution
some desserts are much better because they have all of the above and DRY air
if you fly into tuscon az at night, it is very noticably darker than other towns because they have regulations controlling the wastage of light, upwards------this is because there are telescopes on the surrounding 'mountains' which are a small 'industry' for the town
another consequence is energy saving because more light is reflected to where it is wanted/needed (?)
2007-09-27 15:46:37 · answer #2 · answered by jamus d woespuss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
light pollution from the cities and roads.
add high humidity levels and some car pollution
and you can't get away from it, nor it from you cause your on an island.
future construction and higher populations will increase the "glow"
2007-09-27 15:45:04 · answer #3 · answered by Mercury 2010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is way less polution
2007-09-27 15:49:21 · answer #4 · answered by Valerie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋