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10
2010
I Live in Muscat , Oman and my question is I dont see stars in the sky every evening, very rarely I see Why?
Posted by: admin in Oman QuestionsStars are not visible always, very rarely why is it so?
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October 17th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Most likely light pollution. Get out of the city.
But you should see some stars. The brightest stars Sirius, Vega. You should see the Moon even during the day.
October 17th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Could be a number of reasons
Weather (high humidity affects visibility)
Light Pollution
Cloud cover
Dust in the atmosphere
Eyesight acuity
October 17th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Desert areas usually have exceptional atmospheric clarity. Perhaps you have too much light pollution if the city is large and brightly lit. If there are numerous oil refineries nearby, air pollution could be an answer. Occasionally you might have dust in the atmosphere from the Sahara. I’ve only been through that region once and it was too long ago to remember.
October 17th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Stars look bright at night.
Stars are same bright in day.
Blue Sky is more bright in day than stars
So, can not see stars in day
(some deep valleys in mountains CAN see stars in day)
City lights at night can also be too bright
Dust can be too thick in air
Pollution can be too heavy in air, too.
Need clear air and dark sky to see many stars.
October 17th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
probably dust in the atmosphere. this is common in desert areas.
October 17th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Muscat and the entire Persian Gulf area has very bad light pollution, from the flaring of gas at oil wells.
You will do much better if you can travel to southern Oman for stargazing. Here’s a map of light pollution areas in the world:
http://www.lightpollution.it/download/mondo_ridotto0p25.gif