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Originally Posted by Undertoad
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It's funny to think that it hasn't always been this color, and may not be this color forever. Before the bright sodium lights became the standard streetlight, it would have been dimmer and whiter. With all the research going into low-power lighting, maybe there will be a time when the light at night is once again a whiter, more natural shade. I don't think any of us would choose that particular shade of nighttime light, if we thought about it.
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I agree completely. In fact, I think an even better shade of nighttime light is
dark. It's entirely possible to light the streets without polluting the sky. Just look what can be accomplished!
Breathtaking!