One of the worst things about living in the big city is that you can’t see many stars.
Can’t turn out those streetlights though, crime would double.
You’re right about that. I remember going to 6th grade camp up in the mountains in San Diego County and being completely amazed by the number of stars I could clearly see!
Fortunately, despite living in a city, I can see the stars so long as it is clear out. I frequently see Orion’s Belt.