[sammalloy]

> Half the month, in really dark places, the moon is sufficient

Came here to say this. Unfortunately, most people in urban environments have no idea. I spent literally decades walking at night in an area with no streetlights. Your eyes adjust to the dark, and anyone who comes along with a flashlight really annoys you.

Edit: I should note, that in all my time doing this, the only time I ever ran into a problem was when a herd of deer came running at me in the darkness. I don’t think a flashlight would have helped.

[twobitshifter]

light would have stopped them in their tracks

[sammalloy]

I guess you are correct, but I was too busy enjoying the night sky.