light pollution

noun

: artificial skylight (as from city lights) that interferes especially with astronomical observations

Examples of light pollution in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Travel named Joshua Tree National Park in San Bernardino County as one of the best places in the United States to watch the Perseid meteor shower, due to its low light pollution, minimal haze and dry climate. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Under ideal conditions — clear, dark skies, away from light pollution — the Perseids can produce as many as 100 shooting stars per hour. — Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

Before finalizing conditions that could affect this neighborhood for years, the town should commission comprehensive studies of traffic, parking demand, noise, acoustics, light pollution, emergency access and public safety. — Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

To sidestep urban light pollution, skywatchers can head to Jordan Lake or Falls Lake, both of which offer campsites. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for light pollution

• absolution
• allocution
• attribution
• comminution
• constitution
• contribution
• convolution
• destitution
• devolution
• diminution
• dissolution
• distribution