Disturbing neighbours
Light intruding into neighbouring homes and properties keeps people awake at night, destroying any sense of privacy, and increasing anxiety.
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The Commission for Dark Skies
Light Pollution and the Law
Update! The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 now makes light nuisance subject to the same criminal law as noise and
Read moreCommon misconceptions about the Dark Skies movement
“Does the CfDS want everyone to turn their outdoor lights off?“Absolutely not!We all need lighting. The CfDS works towards exterior
Read moreProtected dark-sky areas within the UK
The UK now has more certified international dark-sky places (DSPs) than any other country outside the USA. As an example,
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Chair: Mark Hardaker Secretary: Kevin Attlee Treasurer: Peter Isles-Smith
Read moreDisappearing Stars
For millennia, on every clear night, humans have wondered at the awe-inspiring spectacle of the starry heavens, traversed by the
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