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

The secluded setting also has minimal light pollution, giving guests clear night skies and the chance to see occasional sea turtle hatchings. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026

Heavy light pollution washed out faint deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulas, reducing contrast and making astrophotography far more challenging. —Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 15 May 2026

The Scoresby Sund, the world’s largest and longest fjord system, ranks as one of the best locations to watch the eclipse, offering over 1 minute and 45 seconds of totality with next to no light pollution. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 May 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, 15 May 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