light pollution
noun
: artificial skylight (as from city lights) that interferes especially with astronomical observations
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Kiara Adams, a 2025 graduate of the University of Arizona, has covered state politics in Nevada and Arizona, as well as hyperlocal issues such as environmental equity in Tucson and light pollution on the Las Vegas Strip.
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Chris Fusco, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The key is to find a spot away from city lights using a light pollution map or a dark-sky finder.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 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.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Where To See the Pink Moon in April To fully enjoy the Pink Moon, a place with minimal light pollution offers the best visibility.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Chris Fusco, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The key is to find a spot away from city lights using a light pollution map or a dark-sky finder.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 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.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Where To See the Pink Moon in April To fully enjoy the Pink Moon, a place with minimal light pollution offers the best visibility.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Light pollution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20pollution. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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