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Encourage a national "Dark Hour" each month to enable better viewing of the stars.

Created by T.W. on August 22, 2013

I petition that the US have a "Dark Hour" each month to encourage each citizen to view the wonders of the stars, without the interference of light pollution. For 1 hour on the night of the first new moon of each month, all light sources are to be turned off, with exceptions given to places such as hospitals, or military bases as needed to maintain national security.

Having a "Dark Hour" each month can also lower the country's energy consumption, saving money and resources.

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