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Light Pollution Crisis: 80% Can't See Milky Way

7/30/2025

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Astronomers are sounding the alarm about the rise of light pollution from outdoor LEDs, which is obstructing vital astronomical observations. As urban areas expand, ground-based telescopes struggle to operate effectively, leaving 80% of the global population unable to glimpse the Milky Way. This crisis underscores the urgent need to safeguard our natural night skies.

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Astronomers are sounding the alarm about the rise of light pollution from outdoor LEDs, which is obstructing vital astronomical observations. As urban areas expand, ground-based telescopes struggle to operate effectively, leaving 80% of the global population unable to glimpse the Milky Way. This crisis underscores the urgent need to safeguard our natural night skies.