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Light pollution is making starry night skies harder to find
Original: It's amazing when you're camping miles from any civilization on a clear night and can see lots and lots of stars. But it
Campers and stargazers are noting that seeing a sky full of stars far from cities is getting harder, pointing to a Guardian report on night-sky darkness and city light regulation. Growing light pollution from urban areas is dimming the view of the stars even in remote places, prompting calls for stricter rules on artificial lighting.
Why now: New reporting on night-sky darkness and city lighting regulation has renewed discussion about light pollution.
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