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sky glow

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sky glow
n.
Illumination of the night sky by electric lights, as in an urban area.
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Noun1.sky glow - illumination of the night sky in urban areas
glow - a steady even light without flames


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He discusses the characteristics of light, the human visual system, road lighting standards, markings, signs, and traffic signals, interactions between types of vehicle and road lighting, special locations such as tunnels, and concerns such as adverse weather, driver age, glare, costs, and the consequences of too much light as in light trespass and sky glow.
Several major mitigation recommendations of IUCN are currently being implemented by DPCL, including use of turtle protective deflectors on dredgers and on lighting techniques to reduce sky glow that can confuse newborn turtles as they make their way from the beach to the sea.
Technology that reduces sky glow and light spillage also results in the ability to keep glare out of players' eyes.
 
 
 
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