Mastodawn

"Light pollution is more than an aesthetic loss. It disrupts ecosystems, endangers wildlife, threatens pollinators, and affects human health. By shielding lights, reducing glare, advocating for dark sky policies, and supporting dark sky preserves, communities and individuals alike can reclaim the night. The night belongs to all life."

@sundogplanets
#LightPollutionAwareness #StarlinkSatellites #FutureGenerations #RightToSky #Commons

https://www.counterpunch.org/2026/01/20/the-hidden-cost-of-light-pollution/

The Hidden Cost of Light Pollution

The night sky—the silent dark between stars—is a living commons bridging Earth, life, and spirit. As the 13th‑century Zen master Eihei Dōgen taught in

CounterPunch.org

Pentaxke Oct 2

#potd #nightsky #stars #starrysky #starrysky #startrailsphotography #skyline #lightpollution #lightpollutionawareness #temse #schelde #escaut #scheldt #mist #olympus #olympusom5 #omsystemom5

Pentaxke Aug 26, 2025

I think for a first try I have something to show for. I am going to point out what I could have done better: should have pointed the camera higher so for to include the polestar. That way, I would have got ridden of the foreground which now gets a little bit too much attention.

Love the #startrails which came out better than expected, especially considering the weather was far from ideal and also considering this is the most light polluted area in Europe (or even in the world.)

Also, next time I am going to try to ’tame’ the excessive light of the manufacturing site across the river, but I may have regained a lost love which is #nightphotography.

#omsystem #om5 + #olympus 8-25 Pro, f/4, 1 hour exposure, 1 photo (live composite.)

#potd #nightsky #stars #starrysky #starrysky #startrailsphotography #lightpollution #lightpollutionawareness #kruibeke #schelde #escaut #scheldt

miangulo_95 May 25, 2025

Aquí el porqué de lo mala que es la #contaminaciónlumínica #lightpollutionawareness. Los insectos se viene a la luz y nos pican y ellos se desorientan. Menos farolas y atendiendo al color de las luminarias, ganamos todos… Cuídemos nuestra salud y el medio ambiente nocturno. Hay muchas más razones para pedir la disminución de la contaminación lumínica, pero no hay espacio 😅

Artizanne Sep 4, 2024

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/sep/04/light-pollution-is-shrinking-the-brains-of-city-dwelling-spiders-study-says?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
#environment #LightPollutionAwareness #auspol

Light pollution is shrinking the brains of city-dwelling spiders, study says

Research into juvenile garden orb weaving spiders in Melbourne shows light reduced their ability to climb and hunt

The Guardian

ely Sep 8, 2023

https://birdcast.info/science-to-action/lights-out/

Cornell Lab
Migration Alert! Tonight thru Saturday, expect over 300 MILLION birds in the air each night. Bright lights can disorient them—make a difference by turning off non-essential lights and making windows safer. #LightsOutForBirds #LightsOutTexas #DarkSkies #LightPollutionAwareness

Lights Out - BirdCast

Every spring and fall, billions of birds migrate through the US, mostly under the cover of darkness. This mass movement of birds must contend with a dramatically increasing but still largely unrecognized threat: light pollution.

Peter May 16, 2023

🌟 Celebrate the UNESCO International Day of Light Responsibly! 🌍💡

Today, as we honor the #UNESCO International Day of Light, let's reflect on its significance in science, culture, art, education, and sustainable development. However, let's not forget the pressing issue of light pollution.

While we appreciate the wonders of light, we must also acknowledge the harmful effects of overlighting in our streets, architecture and extravagant light art festivals. These practices disrupt ecosystems and disturb other species.

On this day, let's highlight the negative impact of #light, raising awareness for a more sustainable approach. Together, we can create a brighter future by adopting responsible lighting practices like #ROLAN (https://www.darksky.org/responsible-outdoor-lighting-at-night-rolan-manifesto-for-lighting/) and preserving the harmony between humans and the environment.

#InternationalDayofLight #SustainableLighting #LightPollutionAwareness #PreservingOurPlanet #lightpollution

Responsible Outdoor Lighting at Night (ROLAN) manifesto for lighting - International Dark-Sky Association

By following the ROLAN manifesto, governments, businesses, and individuals can support the implementation of the United Nations sustainable development goals. IDA is joining leading partners in the global lighting community to endorse a lighting manifesto […]

International Dark-Sky Association