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
  • As always, try and find a spot away from light pollution to get the best glimpse of the full moon.
    Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 11 Jan. 2021
  • 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
  • Check out this light pollution map to chart out a dark place to watch.
    Brian Resnick, Vox, 20 Oct. 2018
  • 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
  • The best view of the star will be from the Northern Hemisphere, far away from the light pollution of cities or street lights.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • 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
  • The dark skies away from heavy light pollution are best, but even city skies can be a great show.
    Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2019
  • 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
  • So, find a dark place free of light pollution with a view of the western horizon.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
  • 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
  • Thanks to the absence of light pollution, this is also a good place to stargaze or to try to catch the northern lights.
    Roger Rapoport, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2019
  • 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
  • Devoid of common light pollution, the 550-acre preserve is one of the best spots in the country to stargaze.
    Kristi Valentini, Woman's Day, 25 June 2019
  • To see the devil comet in the night sky, choose a location away from light pollution.
    The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Air and light pollution have erased much of the night sky from L.A. Who even bothers to look up anymore?
    Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2019
  • 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
  • The group was among those in the area for this summer’s eclipse, to take advantage of its dark skies and lack of light pollution.
    Kevin Davenport, idahostatesman, 28 June 2018
  • 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
  • Like the northern lights, the darker the spot without a lot of light pollution is best for viewing.
    Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Dark viewing areas are also a plus, so avoid places with light pollution when watching.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
  • In addition, residents near the plant have complained of noise and light pollution from the facility.
    Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Jan. 2025

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