#18: You Can’t See The Great Wall of China from Space

If you know even one fact about The Great Wall, it’s probably that it’s the only artificial item visible from space. Not only is this not true, but there also aren’t any man-made items visible without magnification. As the photo suggests, lights can be seen, but that’s because light pollution is very heavy in certain areas.

If you’re interested in seeing how much light pollution exists on earth, check out this website: https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/. It’s a great way to figure out where you need to drive for the best view of the night sky. As for the Great Wall, it’s 13,171 miles. That’s an astounding length for a historical landmark. It took over 2300 years to build.