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Light Pollution: How It Affects Stargazing and Where to Find Dark Skies
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Light Pollution: How It Affects Stargazing and Where to Find Dark Skies

Light pollution hides most of the night sky from billions of people. Learn what causes it, how it affects your stargazing, and how to find genuinely dark skies near you.

Team Visit Astronomy · Feb 18, 2026