artificial light

noun

: light produced by electric lamps
photographs made under artificial light

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The research, published in Nature analyzed more than a million daily satellite images from NASA’s Black Marble dataset between 2014 and 2022, tracking changes in artificial light across the inhabited world. Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026 Dark Sky International now recognizes more than 200 dark sky places across 22 countries, certifying destinations that protect the night sky and reduce artificial light. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026 And Dark Sky International now recognizes more than 200 dark sky places across 22 countries — destinations that have committed to protecting night skies and reducing artificial light pollution. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026 Dark Sky International now recognizes more than 200 dark sky places across 22 countries, certifying destinations that actively protect night skies and reduce artificial light pollution through local ordinances and lighting retrofits. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for artificial light

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“Artificial light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artificial%20light. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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