It is time we paid as much attention to improving the quality of our environment as we do to improving the quality of our equipment. It is good for all of us who are active in the fight against light pollution to occasionally experience a night sky unaffected by light pollution at least once each year to energize and inspire us to continue our diligent efforts to curtail light pollution. Although it may at times seem like a hopeless task, those who stay the course, become knowledgeable, and abide by the golden rule will find their efforts rewarded by a decrease in light pollution. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Here, now, are some general impressions of a night sky that is unaffected by light pollution.
Stars are visible much closer to the horizon.
Many more meteors are visible, on any night. The Milky Way is exceptionally bright, with tremendous structure and contrast between the obscured and unobscured regions. The Milky Way can be seen extending from horizon to horizon. The starry sky casts noticeable shadows. You can easily see your nearby surroundings by nothing more than the light of the Milky Way.