Yet nowadays much of the country is lit, often throughout the night. With more and more road lights, security lights and floodlights we are in danger of losing our starlit skies, twilight and the emerging daybreak. Outdoor lighting can cause intrusive and unnecessary pollution of our countryside. Poorly designed or badly aimed lights are responsible for 'skyglow'. This scattered light spills into and colours the night sky and reduces the visibility of the stars.
Illuminated skies blur the separation between country and town.
They reduce the feeling of remoteness in rural areas and introduce a suburban character deep into the countryside. Better protection for our remaining unlit landscapes and countryside. Greater attention to the siting and type of lighting used both in the country and in towns, in order to reduce wasted light. Removal of unnecessary lighting because of its impact on the night sky. Why Our countryside illustrates natural patterns and tones.