light pollution
noun
: artificial skylight (as from city lights) that interferes especially with astronomical observations
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The best view of the star will be from the Northern Hemisphere, far away from the light pollution of cities or street lights.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The northern lights will be the most visible between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time and are most visable further from the light pollution of major metropolitan areas.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Getting away from light pollution, and even the bright light of a full moon, will also enhance the viewing experience, Dahl said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
According to Dark Sky International, the darkest location in Kentucky for viewing this meteor shower is Mammoth Cave.
Checking Dark Sky International's map is a good way to find places nearby that have the least amount of light pollution.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The northern lights will be the most visible between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time and are most visable further from the light pollution of major metropolitan areas.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Getting away from light pollution, and even the bright light of a full moon, will also enhance the viewing experience, Dahl said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
According to Dark Sky International, the darkest location in Kentucky for viewing this meteor shower is Mammoth Cave.
Checking Dark Sky International's map is a good way to find places nearby that have the least amount of light pollution.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Light pollution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20pollution. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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