Light Pollution Killed the Comet Shot: A Hard Field Lesson

Scouting for night work isn't just about finding dark sky — it's about knowing which direction the glow is coming from. Hall's scramble for a narrow comet window is a good reminder that light pollution maps need to be read directionally, not just by proximity to city centres. If you're planning any astro work, pull up Light Pollution Map and check the horizon in the direction your subject rises or sets. That's the step most people skip.