light pollution
noun
: artificial skylight (as from city lights) that interferes especially with astronomical observations
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Today, light pollution and satellite contamination steal those pristine views from many of us.
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Big Think, 23 Mar. 2026
Some, including Glick, argue light pollution doesn't just prevent New Yorkers from seeing the stars.
—Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
SpaceX’s own 1-million satellite plan has triggered a flood of public comments from concerned groups, including astronomers and environmentalists worried about light pollution, space safety and the potential impact to the Earth's atmosphere.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Tips for viewing the northern lights The top tip for getting the best view of the northern lights is finding a dark spot away from light pollution.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Big Think, 23 Mar. 2026
Some, including Glick, argue light pollution doesn't just prevent New Yorkers from seeing the stars.
—Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
SpaceX’s own 1-million satellite plan has triggered a flood of public comments from concerned groups, including astronomers and environmentalists worried about light pollution, space safety and the potential impact to the Earth's atmosphere.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Tips for viewing the northern lights The top tip for getting the best view of the northern lights is finding a dark spot away from light pollution.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Light pollution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20pollution. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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