Night Lights sparkle in the dark sky like a brilliant diamond necklace. They are amazing to observe and have been a popular subject of art for thousands of years. These twinkling points of light in the night sky have stirred the imaginations of people all around the world. People throughout history have been fascinated by the night sky and its many mysteries. It wasn't until the invention of the telescope in 1609 that the true nature of these celestial bodies was revealed. There are myriad types of night lights and each has its own unique characteristics. Some, such as stars, are relatively static in their position in the sky. Others, such as the Moon, appear to move across the sky in various phases. There are also other more distant phenomena such as meteors, comets, and galaxies that can be observed from the ground. Night lights also appear in different colors and variation depending on their distance from earth. The closer an object is to earth, the brighter it appears in the night sky. This is why stars and planets seem brighter and clearer than more distant objects such as meteors or galaxies. Today, the night sky is even brighter due to the development of artificial light sources. Cities and towns are lit up with bright lights of all colors. Even in rural areas the night sky can seem a lot more crowded than it was before, making it more difficult to observe faint celestial phenomenon. In spite of this, the night lights still inspire peoples awe and interest. Whether watching a meteor shower light up the sky with streaks of silver or admiring the brilliance of the constellations, the stunning beauty of the night lights continues to amaze people all around the world.