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
  • 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
  • Go somewhere with a clear view of the sky and little light pollution.
    Abigail Rosenthal, Chron, 13 July 2021
  • 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 | Lgore@al.com, 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
  • 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
  • This means all of the light needs to be shielded and face down into the ground, so light pollution isn't created.
    Slone Terranella, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2021
  • But light pollution ceases as soon as lights are turned off.
    Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 13 June 2022
  • Best viewing will be in a place away from city lights or other light pollution.
    Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 15 May 2022
  • The secret recipe for a great sighting is clear skies, low light pollution, and long winter nights.
    Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Global light pollution has increased by at least 49% over the past 25 years.
    Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2021
  • One of the biggest threats is light pollution from artificial lights.
    Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 11 Oct. 2024
  • One of the takeaways that has really affected me in my regular day-to-day or night-to-night life is this concept of light pollution.
    Noelle Swan, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Sep. 2024

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