Now, in late autumn, the hours of darkness have definitely increased, but the weather turns less conducive to staying out in the cool, damp evenings. There are nearly fifteen hours of darkness at this time of year here in Michigan. If you are lucky to live in an area without excessive outdoor lighting at night, the winter Milky Way of Orion and Gemini is a fine sight. Are your skies are dark enough to get the full effect? Enjoy this brief video. You may have a new perspective of nighttime lighting after watching it.