LED Lights in The Hudson River Will Reflect The Stars Above New York City

In much of the United States, light pollution in cities and even the suburbs is so bad that "dark sky tourism" is a rising trend, as Americans seek out the stars their ancestors took for granted. Next month, New Yorkers will get an unusual view of the night sky, without a visit to a dark sky park. 201 led lights in the Hudson River will "reflect" the stars above New York City that no one can see. The Leds, which are solar-powered, will be installed on the wood posts at Pier 49. The exhibition, called "Reflecting the Stars, " is part of Climate Week NYC (September 19-26). It is the work of artist Jon Morris, founder and artistic director of arts collective the Windmill Factory. Visitors to "Reflecting the Stars" can press buttons on shore that will brighten series of lights, to highlight the constellations that are actually overhead.