Light pollution and the abundance of artificial light have long been recognized as threats to dark night skies in Joshua Tree National Park, which draws millions of locals and visitors from around the world every year. Reporter Andrew Dieleman has tips on how you can reduce light pollution…
Joshua Tree National Park is a designated International Dark Sky Park, but light pollution continues to pose a problem to visitors attempting to enjoy our dark night skies. Headlamps, car lights, campfires, neighboring towns and cities, and any illumination can contribute to light pollution. To help reduce light pollution, turn off unnecessary lights at night; replace your home’s outdoor lights with night sky friendly light fixtures; and use the red-light setting on your headlamp. More tips on avoiding light pollution and enjoying dark night skies in Joshua Tree National Park are available at the link below.
