How to Use light pollution in a Sentence

light pollution

noun

• Go somewhere with a clear view of the sky and little light pollution.
  — Abigail Rosenthal, Chron, 13 July 2021
• Join Globe at Night to learn how to measure night sky brightness and help create a light pollution map worldwide.
  — Bob Hirshon, Discover Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
• From this outpost, far from the light pollution and haze of Afghan cities, an ocean of stars stretched before me across the endless mountainous landscape.
  — Matt Castelli, CNN, 29 May 2021
• The lights are best viewed away from the city, in areas where minimal light pollution creates the darkest possible conditions.
  — Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
• These four sites join over 160 dark sky places globally that help protect the night sky from light pollution for generations of future stargazers.
  — Valerie Stimac, Forbes, 31 May 2021
• Populations of fireflies are dwindling, due mainly to a loss of habitat and increased light pollution that prevents them from getting their signals across.
  — Sue Campbell, Star Tribune, 27 June 2021
• However, the last two years have brought with them another crisis for skywatchers and astronomers alike: worsening light pollution from satellites.
  — Ethan Siegel, Forbes, 26 May 2021
• Also important: look for a dark-sky setting with minimal light pollution and relatively open skies toward the northern horizon, where the colors tend to appear.
  — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 25 Sep. 2024
• Some Hurstbourne residents sued in late 2018 to stop the proposal, expressing concerns over noise and light pollution.
  — Ben Tobin, The Courier-Journal, 11 June 2021
• The best locations will be anywhere that looks dark on a light pollution map, preferably one that doesn't have an urban area to the north, which could light up the night sky in the exact position the aurora is most likely to appear.
  — Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
• To spot them, find a nice patch of the night sky free of light pollution.
  — Michael D'estries, Treehugger, 31 Mar. 2023
• Of course, the light pollution from a cityscape will dim the chances of seeing the full shower.
  — Gwendolyn Wu, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Dec. 2021
• 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
• For the best view, try to find a spot without much light pollution.
  — Sherry Liang, CNN, 11 Nov. 2021
• 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
• Find a dark spot far from L.A.’s light pollution and plan on staying up in the wee hours.
  — Daric L. Cottingham, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2021
• To find the clearest sky near you, use the light pollution map and dark site finder.
  — Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2021
• And with minimal light pollution, the area has some of the darkest skies on the East Coast.
  — Madison Rudolf, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
• They are best viewed in areas with a low amount of light pollution.
  — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2022
• Even in cities with a lot of light pollution, the moon will be visible in a clear night sky.
  — Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 19 July 2024
• Gazers should find an area away from city light pollution and lie back to get as much of the night sky in view.
  — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 21 Apr. 2022
• 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
• To catch a glimpse, find an area well away from light pollution from city or streetlights.
  — Leada Gore | [e-mail], al, 17 Nov. 2021
• 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
• Since the nearest town is 87 miles away, there's no light pollution to detract from your view of the cosmos.
  — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2021
• 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

Last Updated: 27 Oct 2024