I went to Mongolia last year, and the night sky was absolutely amazing there, in the Gobi. The fact that the nomads do not use outdoor lighting at night combined with the elevation made for some spectacular views at night.
When I was a kid in northern California, the night sky was also stunning. But here in Maryland, only the brightest stars (planets) are ever visible.
Wow, exotic trip!
Yeah, I’ve lived in Sacramento County 25 years. Before that, I was in the Bay Area for 25 years. Haven’t seen the night sky for 50 years, lol! That’s a big change from growing up in Kansas.