light pollution
noun
: artificial skylight (as from city lights) that interferes especially with astronomical observations
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The National Weather Service's St. Louis office said that people who want to see the northern lights should get away from light pollution and cloud cover.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 May 2024
Stargazers heading to the mountains to avoid Boise’s light pollution can plan for temperatures about 10 degrees colder.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2024
And join Globe at Night to help scientists measure light pollution!
—Bob Hirshon, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2024
In addition to the problems of clouds and light pollution, the report noted the thorny issue of orbital debris, estimating that each reflector would be penetrated about 75 billion times during its 10-year operating life.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024
There are seven state parks designated as year-round dark sky preserves, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources — including one on the south side of the state — to protect the parks from light pollution.
—Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2024
According to Corrie Christensen, the sixth-graders’ science teacher, about half of those birds perish due to disorientation caused by light pollution.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 6 May 2024
Try to plan your stargazing spot using a light pollution map or by checking with your local astronomical society for tips on the best places to go for unfettered viewing.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 5 May 2024
Additionally, choose a stargazing perch with minimal light pollution — such as a dark-sky park or hotel.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 May 2024
Stargazers heading to the mountains to avoid Boise’s light pollution can plan for temperatures about 10 degrees colder.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2024
And join Globe at Night to help scientists measure light pollution!
—Bob Hirshon, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2024
In addition to the problems of clouds and light pollution, the report noted the thorny issue of orbital debris, estimating that each reflector would be penetrated about 75 billion times during its 10-year operating life.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024
There are seven state parks designated as year-round dark sky preserves, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources — including one on the south side of the state — to protect the parks from light pollution.
—Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2024
According to Corrie Christensen, the sixth-graders’ science teacher, about half of those birds perish due to disorientation caused by light pollution.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 6 May 2024
Try to plan your stargazing spot using a light pollution map or by checking with your local astronomical society for tips on the best places to go for unfettered viewing.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 5 May 2024
Additionally, choose a stargazing perch with minimal light pollution — such as a dark-sky park or hotel.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
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“Light pollution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20pollution. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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