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

SpaceX has promised to adopt mitigation strategies in their filings, but other companies have not publicized plans for any mitigation efforts, and the FCC has declared that light pollution from satellites is, by and large, not under its control. — Arielle Frommer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

The prime location and low light pollution make AutoCamp a solid stargazing location, so most guests return after dark. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Far from the light pollution of cities, stargazing at sea can be spectacular, with opportunities to spot constellations, shooting stars, and, under the right conditions, the Milky Way. — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

The meteor shower occurs once a year, and Julian — recognized as an official Dark Sky Community for its efforts to safeguard the night sky from light pollution — is an especially good place to see it. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 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