How to Use light pollution in a Sentence

light pollution

noun

• To spot them, find a nice patch of the night sky free of light pollution.
  — Michael D'estries, Treehugger, 31 Mar. 2023
• Avoid areas with light pollution, lie down on the ground and point your eyes to the sky for the best views.
  — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2022
• Better yet, the low clouds block some of the light pollution from the cities and make the nights even darker.
  — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2022
• Just a mile off the coast, the megalopolis’ light pollution dims enough for a clear view of the stars.
  — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
• Her face was blanched by the screen, the walls by the light pollution that burned off in the night to settle, like ash, through the skylight.
  — Jessi Jezewska Stevens, Harper’s Magazine , 28 Sep. 2022
• And with minimal light pollution, the area has some of the darkest skies on the East Coast.
  — Madison Rudolf, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
• The skies are very clear there, with little light pollution.
  — Tom Mustill, Time, 17 Nov. 2022
• To see the devil comet in the night sky, choose a location away from light pollution.
  — The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
• This one is rare because much of it can be seen with the naked eye even in areas with light pollution.
  — Devika Rao, The Week, 27 Mar. 2023
• For the best views, find a location with a clear view of the horizon and little light pollution.
  — The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2023
• Unless storm clouds build, the sky is soon black, and with no light pollution, the display of stars is dazzling.
  — Andrew Weil, Harper's Magazine, 13 Dec. 2023
• For those living in cities, Dr. Schmoll said that light pollution shouldn’t be much of a factor.
  — Talal Ansari, WSJ, 7 Nov. 2022
• Regardless, the best advice is to find dark sky, away from the light pollution of cities and streetlights.
  — Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Dec. 2022
• The waning moon will be just a small crescent, and won’t contribute much to light pollution.
  — Caroline Hetzel, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2023
• To view the parade, head to a dark area away from light pollution that provides you with an unobstructed view of the sky and horizon.
  — Leada Gore | [e-mail], al, 27 Mar. 2023
• The bridge lights conform with dark skies policies to prevent light pollution.
  — oregonlive, 15 Dec. 2022
• In order to avoid light pollution, which washes out the fainter stars in the Milky Way, watch the sky from outside cities or urban areas with bright lights.
  — USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
• Factors that can affect the ZHR include the size and brightness of the meteors, the viewing location, and the light pollution in the area.
  — Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
• There's no guarantee, but the best chance of seeing it with your own eyes is a clear dark sky before dawn without the light pollution of cities.
  — George Petras, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2023
• That will make any attempt to get away from light pollution to a dark sky completely pointless.
  — Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022
• Go after dark for next-level stargazing thanks a lack of light pollution.
  — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2023
• The best views will be from places that are far from light pollution, such as national parks, state parks or national forests.
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Nov. 2023
• The outdoor practice fields also have LED lighting to reduce light pollution in the area.
  — Tom Green | [e-mail], al, 11 Nov. 2022
• Just like all meteor showers, the Ursids are best observed in a dark sky and away from all light pollution.
  — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2022
• Like most astronomical events, the best views come at night and far away from cities and other places with high light pollution.
  — Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2023
• There should be plenty of dry spots and a few clear areas at times, so do try to get away from city light pollution and view the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
  — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2023
• Look for a viewing spot with minimal light pollution (here are some of our favorites).
  — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2023
• EarthSky advises those who would like to watch for the meteors pick an area under a dark sky, with no moon, and no light pollution.
  — oregonlive, 16 Nov. 2022
• The community must adhere to strict light rules to keep light pollution at its lowest.
  — Caralin Nunes, The Arizona Republic, 29 Jan. 2024
• For the best chance of seeing the Aurora Borealis this week, head outside between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Try to find high ground away from light pollution.
  — Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics, 12 July 2023

Last Updated: 28 May 2024