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LIGHT POLLUTION



                                                                Causes and types of Light Pollution





                                                                                                          Components of light pollution include:






                                                                                                   Glare – excessive brightness that causes visual



                                                                                                                                  discomfort


                                                                                                      Skyglow – brightening of the night sky over


                                                                                                                             inhabited areas


                                                                                                        Light trespass – light falling where it is not


                                                                                                                         intended or needed


                                                                                                        Clutter – bright, confusing and excessive


                                                                                                                            groupings of light

                                 Source: https://www.darksky.org/light-pollution/
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