{"id":503884,"date":"2025-05-25T19:54:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T17:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osr.org\/?p=503884"},"modified":"2025-05-25T20:01:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T18:01:14","slug":"light-pollution-101-what-it-is-and-how-you-can-help-reduce-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osr.org\/en-uk\/blog\/osrguide\/light-pollution-101-what-it-is-and-how-you-can-help-reduce-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Light Pollution 101: What It Is and How You Can Help Reduce It"},"content":{"rendered":"

The night sky has inspired wonder and curiosity for thousands of years. But today, many of us struggle to see more than a handful of stars, even on a clear night. The culprit? Light pollution. This modern phenomenon dims our view of the cosmos, but it also affects ecosystems, human health, and energy consumption. In this guide, we\u2019ll explore what light pollution is, where it comes from, why it matters, and most importantly, what you can do to make a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Light Pollution?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Light pollution refers to the excessive or misdirected artificial light that brightens the night sky and obscures our view of the stars<\/a>. Unlike other forms of pollution, this isn\u2019t something that lingers in the air or water – it\u2019s about the way we actually use light.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are several types of light pollution:<\/span><\/p>\n