light pollution
noun
: artificial skylight (as from city lights) that interferes especially with astronomical observations
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How And Where To See ‘Shooting Stars’ The advice for meteor showers is simple — get far from light pollution.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
For best viewing, NASA advises spectators to lie flat on their back in a region away from light pollution.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 July 2025
These include light pollution, urban development, the use of pesticides and other chemicals sprayed in yards, and climate change.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Map: Best places to watch the meteor showers in Texas
Texas is home to several International Dark Sky Communities, designated by the International Dark-Sky Association for their commitment to reducing light pollution and preserving night skies.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
For best viewing, NASA advises spectators to lie flat on their back in a region away from light pollution.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 July 2025
These include light pollution, urban development, the use of pesticides and other chemicals sprayed in yards, and climate change.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Map: Best places to watch the meteor showers in Texas
Texas is home to several International Dark Sky Communities, designated by the International Dark-Sky Association for their commitment to reducing light pollution and preserving night skies.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Light pollution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20pollution. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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