Go away from the cities and the artificial lights. You can see very well by the stars alone once your eyes become night-adapted. If you want to identify something, glance around it instead of staring directly at it.

In fact, just go where there is no artificial light, lay on the ground, and stare up at the stars. On a clear night, when there is no moon, you'll be amazed at what you see -- and how bloody insignificant you are.