One Candle Visible at 30 Miles

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How Far Can the Human Eye See?

by Natalie Wolchover

The Earth’s surface curves out of sight at a distance of 3.1 miles, or 5 kilometers. But our visual acuity extends far beyond the horizon. If Earth were flat, or if you were standing atop a mountain surveying a larger-than-usual patch of the planet, you could perceive bright lights hundreds of miles distant. On a dark night, you could even see a candle flame flickering up to 30 mi. (48 km) away.

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As things get darker out there, let’s keep our little candles burning. ~ TD