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

To get the best view of the reddish moon, head to areas with clear skies and low light pollution. — Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026

The light pollution produced by each of those mirrors would completely wipe out stars from the sky for those underneath them, turning the starry night into an eerie twilight zone. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026

While following the steps listed above might give you a better view of the night sky, it isn't required to move away from light pollution to get a better view of the eclipse like you would for other celestial events, like meteor showers. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

In fact, the moon is bright enough to remain visible through moderate light pollution. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 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