I enjoyed reading your observing report.
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Originally Posted by pgc hunter
Shame about the situation in China, but in a developing country with well over a billion people it's to be expected. I suspect winter would be better, as there would be less of that humidity trapping the pollution and whatnot. We've got it good here! (Melbourne weather notwithstanding ofcourse.)
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I can only speak for Beijing, but winter is worse. Most people heat/cook with charcoal, and an inversion layer traps the smoke at ground level. Clear days/nights are few and far between, and the smoke ruins what is left. I have been there on several occasions for a period of time totalling around 4 or 5 months, and only can remember seeing stars once.
On the plus side, businesses there turn of their lights at night, including on their advertising. I suspect that it is government mandated.
Regards,
Eric