Stargazing guide
What Light Pollution Is
Why skyglow reduces faint-object visibility and what to do about it.
What Light Pollution Is
Light pollution is skyglow from artificial lighting that lowers contrast in the night sky.
Practical Impact
- Faint Milky Way structure disappears first.
- Meteors are still visible, but counts drop.
- Planets and Moon remain easier targets.
What To Do
- Move to darker horizons if possible.
- Block local lights in your immediate setup area.