artificial light

noun

: light produced by electric lamps
photographs made under artificial light

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Communities across the world have started recognizing how the glow of artificial light disrupts not only our view of the cosmos but also the plants, animals, and ecosystems that have long relied on Earth’s natural rhythm of day and night. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 Some species extended their day more than others in response to artificial light. Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 21 Aug. 2025 With so much of our day-to-day lives swamped by artificial light, and true darkness increasingly hard to experience, being outside at night can feel thrilling—almost taboo. Lola Augustine Brown, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025 The researchers say that their findings are key to understanding how excess artificial light is affecting birds but believe more investigation – and perhaps governmental action – is needed. New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for artificial light

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“Artificial light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artificial%20light. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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