light pollution
noun
: artificial skylight (as from city lights) that interferes especially with astronomical observations
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Tonight, bundle up and head as far away from light pollution as possible to get the best view of the star formation.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
And that's to say nothing about how these satellites will affect the work of astronomers or potentially increase light pollution.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
The petition calls for full transparency, a comprehensive environmental review, and meaningful community input, warning that the project could increase noise, traffic, light pollution, and visual impacts, threaten wildlife habitat, and permanently alter the character of surrounding neighborhoods.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Two residents offered comment to the planning commission, specifically questioning if light pollution and noise pollution standards would change under the new mixed use zoning standards.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
And that's to say nothing about how these satellites will affect the work of astronomers or potentially increase light pollution.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
The petition calls for full transparency, a comprehensive environmental review, and meaningful community input, warning that the project could increase noise, traffic, light pollution, and visual impacts, threaten wildlife habitat, and permanently alter the character of surrounding neighborhoods.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Two residents offered comment to the planning commission, specifically questioning if light pollution and noise pollution standards would change under the new mixed use zoning standards.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Light pollution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20pollution. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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