Streetlights, billboards, and office glow scatter into the night sky, creating a hazy veil that obscures stars. This artificial brightness disrupts nocturnal ecosystems, confuses migrating birds, and hampers astronomical research. While aiding nighttime safety and commerce, its overuse wastes energy. Dark-sky advocates, ecologists, and stargazers benefit most from awareness and smarter, shielded lighting.
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