Home Starry Starry Night How to keep sight of the stars Introduction Dark skies, moonlit and star-studded nights and the dawning of the day are part of the rich variety of our countryside. 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.