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artificial light

American

[ahr-tuh-fish-uhl lahyt] / ˌɑr təˈfɪʃ əl ˈlaɪt /

noun

light from an electrical source; light from a source other than the sun, moon, stars, or flame.

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However, artificial light can be classed as a statutory nuisance if it "interferes with the use or enjoyment of a home" or is likely to "injure health".

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

"These findings are novel and add to the evidence suggesting that reducing exposure to excessive artificial light at night is a public health concern," said Julio Fernandez-Mendoza, Ph.D.,

From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 2025

For optimal “counterillumination,” the scientists found, the artificial light has to be brighter than the background light.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2024

For example, artificial light at night can affect bird physiology, behavior and abundance, and the total solar eclipse gives us a new way to test how light pollution affects behavior.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2024

Shooting at this time of day was tricky, and he needed artificial light to balance out the fading glow of the sun.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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