Light Pollution Information

The night sky is a time when the sun has gone down and all that is left is the bright stars shining in front of the dark sky. It is a pleasant time of the day and the sky can be beautiful to look at. However, in many instances the beauty of the night sky can be broken by illuminated lights coming from cities. This bright lights breaking the night sky is the result of illuminated lights that causes a situation called light pollution.

Light pollution is caused by artificial light from street lights, outdoor sports facilities, building lights, office lighting and a number of other sources. Light pollution is also generally caused by people who in lighting up the evening, disturbs the environment. Generally, the problem of light pollution is in major cities, however, it can also be observed in less populated areas.

With light pollution, it creates a number of problems for people. The artificial lighting can have an impact on sky observatories by disrupting the viewing of the stars and planets. It can also disrupt the visual beauty of the night sky to the common person. In general, light pollution, much like other types of environmental pollution such as water and air pollution, is at the very least a nuisance to the population.

To introduce the problem of light pollution to the general public, we have put together this handy guide. We hope this helps explain the problems of light pollution to you, and we hope that you can help reduce the causes of this type of environmental pollution. Please feel free to tell others about this guide.

What is light pollution?

• Light Pollution Visuals – Article from National Geographic which describes and also visualizes what light pollution is.

• Fact Sheet - Informative page which provides a wide array of information on light pollution.

• Light Pollution – Overview of the problem of light pollution with background information.

• What is Light Pollution – Useful article which provides a useful description and definition of light pollution.

• Light Pollution Overview – Information and definition of the atmospheric concerns with light pollution.

• Light Pollution Definition – Basic dictionary definition describing what is light pollution.

• Controlling Light Pollution - Information and a map showing trouble spots for light pollution around the globe.

Causes of light pollution

• Light Pollution – Visual depiction of various examples of light pollution and its causes.

• Causes and Cures – Information on the causes and ways to stop light pollution, as well as general information on the problem.

• Causes of Light Pollution – Environmental information on the various causes of light pollution.

• Problems of Light Pollution – Informative page outlining the problems from a scientific perspective.

• Environmental Concerns - Article explaining how the use of artificial light has an effect on the environment.

• Light Pollution – Overview of light pollution discusses causes and effects.

Effects of light pollution

• Plants and the Environment – Information about light pollution and how it affects plants in the environment.

• Assessing the Impact – Article which discusses the impact on the environment of light disturbances.

• Health Effects - Informative page providing research and data on what a lack of natural light does to the human body.

• Effects on Animals – Helpful page which contains information on what effect pollution of the light has on the environment and animals.

• Medical Effects – Useful article which has a good amount of information and research about the medical effects of light pollution.

Preventing light pollution

• Stopping Light Pollution – Helpful article showing humans how they can help prevent light pollution.

• Light Pollution Issues – Information on what can be done on a host of problems associated with light pollution.

• Causes Effects and Prevention – Useful article giving readers an overview of light pollution and how people can prevent this from occurring.

• Pollution Reduction – Web page which provides some solutions for reducing light pollution.

• Light Pollution Solution – BBC article which asks the question about what can be done to reduce the problem of light pollution.

Light pollution resources

• Light Pollution Facts – Informative web page which gives people an opportunity to learn more about light pollution.

• Resource Page – Helpful page wich gives people information, articles and more information about light pollution.

• Pollution Resources – Useful collection of information and websites which deals with the subject of light pollution.

• Light Pollution Information – Information from the National Park Service which covers a wide range of areas on the topic.

• Lighting Issues – Web page which discusses man lighting issues facing the world including environmental concerns.

• Astronomers and Light Pollution – A look at the problems that astronomers are facing with light pollution.

• The Fading Milky Way - Informative page from NASA providing information on how light pollution is causing problems.

Adam Watson