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Originally Posted by Liz
Wish it could happen under a new Moon and cloudless skies 
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I quite agree. Apart from the direct benefit it would be a great way to promote astronomy and responsible lighting. Years ago when the local council agreed to turn off some lights to see Comet Halley many of the punters were surprised by what they could see. In this matter there is a confluence of interests between environmentalists and astronomers. (Not forgetting that many astronomers are also environmentalists.)