Why don’t we get stars in Singapore? I thought it was because of the pollution but is there that much here? Or is it

Question: Why don't we get stars in Singapore? I thought it was because of the pollution but is there that much here? Or is it because of all the city lights?
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  city,
  light,
  pollution,
  singapore,
  star
Asked by emilee32 to Sara on 21 Jun 2011.
- Sara Imari Walker answered on 21 Jun 2011:
  
  Hello emilee! Great question. Here in Phoenix, AZ area we can’t see too many stars either =( The answer is light pollution. Stars are pretty faint so their light can easily get washed out by the presence of a lot of human lighting.
  
  If you ever get to go out to a really remote place, make sure you look up at night – its phenomenal!! It is amazing how much is up there that we can’t see because of light pollution.

emilee32 commented on 22 Jun 2011:

Are there any places in the world that you reccomend going to to see the stars? 😀

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Question: Why don't we get stars in Singapore? I thought it was because of the pollution but is there that much here? Or is it because of all the city lights?