light pollution
noun
: artificial skylight (as from city lights) that interferes especially with astronomical observations
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The best time to see the northern lights is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, according to NOAA, which recommends traveling north to a high vantage point away from light pollution.
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Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The northern lights are best viewed in the dark, so it's recommended to situate yourself away from light pollution.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 June 2025
With no cities nearby and very minimal light pollution, Guadalupe Mountains National Park has prime stargazing opportunities.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
The moon will be visible across the entire United States, but optimal viewing requires clear skies and minimal light pollution.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
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Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The northern lights are best viewed in the dark, so it's recommended to situate yourself away from light pollution.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 June 2025
With no cities nearby and very minimal light pollution, Guadalupe Mountains National Park has prime stargazing opportunities.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
The moon will be visible across the entire United States, but optimal viewing requires clear skies and minimal light pollution.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for light pollution
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“Light pollution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20pollution. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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