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Routine_Shine_1921 t1_ixo8d64 wrote

This happens all the time. Every day, literally 24/7. If you live in a highly populated area, it's less visible because of light pollution, and because people in cities don't look up so often.

If you go to a darker area outside the city, and lay on the grass, and look up for an hour, you'll see at least one, probably a few.

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OkLibrary6417 OP t1_ixo8gt5 wrote

yeah its mad, ive been into space for years but never knew how common they were

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Routine_Shine_1921 t1_ixo95gu wrote

One of the many disadvantages of cities. When you get the chance, invest on going out into an area where you can actually see the sky. Go to https://darksitefinder.com/, find the nearest. If you're old enough to do it on your own, do it. If you're not, ask your parents.

You will be amazed of how much you can see just with the naked eye, just laying on the grass and looking up.

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OkLibrary6417 OP t1_ixo9tmv wrote

thank you! ive always wanted to witness a low light night sky

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