There are few sights more beautiful than the glistening stars and planets on a clear, dark rural night. But just where do all those heavenly bodies go during the daytime? And why can't we see them when the sky is bright?

As I'm sure you already know, the answer is rather simple. Everything still lies overhead but isn't visible because the daytime sky is overwhelmed by sunlight — the ultimate in light pollution. Seeing anything against this bright blue sky is like trying to watch ...

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