Flying at night makes you a better Pilot (If the weather is reasonable) Navigationally, all the clutter is eliminated and the major features stand out clearly. The engine failure feature (Which is faced in daylight also) just means you can't see where to land, without obstacles, but it's a fair bet that if the area is black, there are no habitations with lights on. Nobody can guarantee trees though, so you must use that landing light, which my old instructor told me to swich off immediately you saw something you didn't like.!!
What is certain, you are not in a good position, but you will be far to busy to feel frightened so get to that dark spot.
The euphoria after a clear night cross country equals fantastic sex. Can't rememebr that either.