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It's where excess artificial lighting at night, from buildings, streetlamps, cars (for example) lights up the particles in the sky and makes it difficult to see the night time sky. It's a particular problem with astronomy, all of the extra lighting near towns and cities lights up the sky and makes it more difficult to make observations of stars and planets.
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Was light pollution a problem in the fifty's?
Yes, ever since the early 20th Century 'light pollution' has become a problem without people even being aware of it.
When did light pollution become a problem?
Astronomical light pollution started as street and road lighting became widespread from the early 20th century. It was bad enough by the 1980's for the dark sky movement to gather momentum. Local light pollution, for instance from obtrusive security lights, is a more recent problem, perhaps from about the 1970's.
Is pollution a problem for penguins?
Pollution is a problem for everyone living on Earth!
Is pollution an urgent problem in Asia?
yes, pollution is a huge problem in countries like china and India and overall, pollution is a huge problem for the earth and its inhabitants.
Who is pollution a problem for?
It is a problem to everyone.
What are the uses of air pollution?
Air pollution is not useful. It is a problem.
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.
What are the major problem of pollution in Tonga?
-Pollution from waste. -water pollution. -Air pollution. -The destruction of sea environmental.
What is one example of a pollution problem?
breathing problem
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.
