How Does Light pollution: A stargazer's worst enemy Work?

Light pollution is when too many bright lights make it hard to see the stars at night, like trying to read a book under a very bright lamp.

Imagine you're outside on a clear night, and you look up at the sky. You should see lots of stars twinkling above you, like little dots of light in a dark blanket. But if there are many bright lights, such as from cars, buildings, or street lamps, they shine up into the sky, making everything look brighter than it should be.

Think of it like wearing a big, bright blanket over your head while trying to see tiny glowing dots on paper. The more light there is, the harder it is to see the stars, just like how it's easier to read in a dark room than in a very bright one.

Sometimes, instead of seeing twinkling stars, you might only see a big, white glow in the sky, like looking at a giant, never-ending light bulb. That’s light pollution working its hardest!