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https://www.cnet.com/news/reykjavik-turns-off-street-lamps-so-citizens-can-view-the-northern-lights/
The northern lights have been blazing their beauty across Icelandic skies all last week, but it's a lot easier to watch nature's light show if the city lights themselves aren't so darn bright. So, on Wednesday night the Reykjavik city council turned off the lights in parts of the city so residents could ooh and aah at a clearer display.
The city street lights in most neighborhoods were scheduled to go dark between 10 and 11 p.m., though that time was reportedly extended when the northern lights were a little late to the party. Locals were asked to help by keeping the lights off in their homes. They were asked to drive carefully on the darker -than-normal streets, and the fire, police and power company were warned in advance, according to Iceland Monitor.
(Score: 5, Funny) by Kilo110 on Monday October 03 2016, @03:29PM
I've lived on the East Coast US my entire life and never cared for the sky. Maybe a dozen or so stars are visible at night.
Last year I was fortunate enough to be able to travel to Japan and climb Mt. Fuji at night. The night sky above the clouds and pollution was breath taking. I've knew academically that there are countless stars visible and I've seen pictures as well. But they do not do the reality justice.
(Score: 1) by Scruffy Beard 2 on Monday October 03 2016, @06:22PM
I suspect that was a Funny-Sad mod.