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Skyglow or overillumination.
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What is the other name of light pollution?
Sky glow ir overillumination.
What is worst Light pollution or Sound pollution?
Both are as bad as each other but in a completely different way. 'Sound pollution' is called 'noise pollution'.
What types of pollution?
Air pollution Water pollution Light pollution
Is light pollution a crime in the UK?
Light pollution is not a crime yet, but buildings should atempt to reduce it. Light pollution is still a crime against the environment.
How does light pollution harm astronauts?
Light pollution does not affect astronauts, it affects astronomers.
How could light pollution and air pollution effect astronomy?
Light pollution and air pollution effect astronomy by making it more difficult to view the stars. If you notice, when you get out of the cities where there is less air and light pollution, you are better able to view the stars.
What are some false facts about light pollution?
Some FALSE facts on light pollution are: 1. Astronomers benefit from light pollution as it helps them to study stars. 2. All stars are visible in the night sky when viewed from a light polluted city. 3. Light pollution is good for the environment. 4. Light pollution doesn't affect human sleep cycles.
How can Light pollution effect us?
Light pollution promotes stress, fatigue, sleeplessness, and mental problems. Recent studies have shown that light pollution promotes erectile disfunction.
What is the name of the limitation where there is a brightening of the night sky due to lights on Earth's surface?
That is known as Light Pollution.
If you use natural light but left it on is this light pollution?
Yes. Light pollution is when ANY KIND OF LIGHT disrupts people, or disrupts the eco-system.
How many birds die from light pollution?
More then 5 thousand a year die from light pollution.
How can light pollution be decreased?
you direct light downwards
