I was just reading about this. Pretty trippy. Was also reading about the Comet McNaught.
One of the unfortunate things about living in the city is that you see no stars. Only stars you see here is at the planetarium. Oh yeah, I didn't see stars, that was the Pink Floyd laser light show. But I have been there.
The best place to go and see stars in So cal is out in Mojave Desert. I have been waaaaaaaaay out there and the visibility is incredible. I like to break out my astrology book and try and name all that I can.