light pollution
noun
: artificial skylight (as from city lights) that interferes especially with astronomical observations
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Northern lights viewing tips For the best view of the northern lights, the NOAA suggests finding a clear, unobstructed view of the sky away from any light pollution.
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Evan Moore
december 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
Find a north-facing vantage point with a clear view of the northern horizon, as far from light pollution as possible.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Evenings often bring aurora, wide and wild, undisturbed by light pollution.
—Marc Telio, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Steer clear of city lights as light pollution washes out everything.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
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Evan Moore
december 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
Find a north-facing vantage point with a clear view of the northern horizon, as far from light pollution as possible.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Evenings often bring aurora, wide and wild, undisturbed by light pollution.
—Marc Telio, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Steer clear of city lights as light pollution washes out everything.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 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 6 Dec. 2025.
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