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Light Pollution News, October 2026: Mount Washington’s 9/11 Tribute Lights, Bird Migration Lights Out and Reflect Orbital’s FCC Approval

In short This month, I had a ton of fun with three really great guests: Steve Mariconda of Dark Sky New Jersey, yes โ there are folks who advocate for responsible lighting practices in the Garden State!; Researcher, astronomer, fiction writer, and much more, the great Diane Turnshek; and a guest who helped create and…
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Light Pollution News, September 2026: Permanent Daylight Saving Time, Artificial Light and Pollen Seasons, and Too Bright Headlights

In short This month, I had some really insightful conversations with Dark Sky Consulting’s John Barentine and ecologist Lin Meng. I was also joined by remote sensing researcher Zhe Zhu for the first show this month. We had some great conversations this month. Be sure to check out Solar Days and Lighting for Reassurance! As…
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Light Pollution News, August 2026: A Nine Year Old Chief Star Counter, Los Angeles Rejects a Streetlight Fee and Saudi Arabia Plans a Public Observatory

In short This month, I was very happy to be joined by the CEO of DarkSky International, Ruskin Hartley; an amazing ecologist, Dr. Kaori Yokochi; and the co-host to one of my favorite podcasts, the Actual Astronomy podcast’s Shane Ludtke, for the episodes Fundamental Rhythms! and Sustainable Regeneration? Or is it Regenerative Sustainability? As always,…



