The Best Guide for Gift Ideas for Astronomers
The Light Pollution News Holiday Gift Guide is here! If you are looking for gifts for the beginner to the advanced astronomer, night sky advocate, or anyone who enjoys stargazing, we have you covered. From astronomy books to telescopes, we […]
Best Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Your Backyard Gazebo
A gazebo is a great outdoor structure to have in any backyard. It can provide much needed shade during the day, and at night it can be a great outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining. Adding light fixtures to your […]
Best Campsite Lighting Ideas to Enjoy the Night
Camping is one of my favorite summer activities. Getting away from the hustle and bustle, noise and bright lights of everyday life is always a rejuvenating and relaxing experience. I enjoy it just as much for the daytime activities as […]
9 Best Lighting Ideas for Your Outdoor Pergola
Pergola Lighting Ideas: A pergola is a great feature for any backyard, providing shade and shelter, and a welcoming seating area. Pergolas are not only useful to provide shade during the day, but they are also a great gathering spot […]
Easy Outdoor Fence Lighting Ideas for Your Backyard
In order to assess what types of lighting will be best for your fence, it is important to consider what type of fence you have. There are a few main styles of fences: wooden fences, vinyl fences, and metal fences. […]
Best Outdoor Landscape Lighting Ideas for Trees
Trees are a distinguishing feature of any outdoor landscape. If you are looking to update your outdoor lighting and are considering adding lighting to feature your trees, we have some great tree lighting ideas and guidelines. A well-lit tree can […]
Easy Pool Landscaping Lighting Ideas For Your Backyard
Pools are a great feature of any backyard and using them at night is a great way to beat the heat. Setting up outdoor lighting for your pool area can be intimidating, but we break it down for you and […]
How to Set Up Backyard Outdoor Lighting Without Electricity
The main gathering place in any outdoor space at night tends to be around a light source whether that is a fire pit, under some string lights, or by the porch lights. Light creates a natural gathering space. If you […]
Solutions to Reduce Light Pollution: 10 Easy Ways
When walking outside at night and looking up at the night sky, you might see less than one hundred stars in urban areas, or up to thousands of stars in rural areas. Unfortunately, most of us live under light-polluted skies […]
How Many Lumens Do You Need For Your Outdoor Lighting?
How many lumens you need for your outdoor lighting will depend on the type of lighting that you are using and the area that you want to illuminate. This will range from 12-800 lumens depending on the purpose of the […]
Best Outdoor Lighting Ideas For Your Backyard Landscape
Many people put a lot of time, money, and effort into their outdoor spaces. Lights are a great way to enjoy your outdoor living space at all times of the day. We believe that less is more when it comes […]
What is Light Pollution? Definition and Effects
When most people think of pollution, light pollution is not the first thing that comes to mind. Light pollution is one of the least talked about and least regulated forms of pollution. Often, people don’t even recognize it as a […]