WIll the world revert back to Darkness!

Some people think it is a good thing. A National Geographic map exposed me to the true scope of the issue. Most major cities no longer see starlight. Their skies are a steady glow. Sure I remember getting out into the country on a camping trip and seeing the stars for the first time in a long time. I have flown into major cities at night and come into the glow long before landing.

The NG map showed a global view of light produced at night and later articles also tell the tale of wildlife and their need for darkness. Europe is pretty lit; Africa, not so much. The US certainly shows off it's coastal living, but is pretty lit throughout. Having moved from Dallas, pretty lit up, to Michigan where I need to polish my car's headlight covers to drive at night, I have again grown fond of darkness. I now own more than an emergency flashlight and enjoy seeing stars again and knowing what phase the moon is in when I look out the window before heading to bed.

Staying dark is not so easy. I still want people to enter and leave my house without walking into a fencepost or tripping over something left in the driveway, so I started my search for sky friendly lighting. There are more options on the Internet than I ever thought. One company in particular solved my outdoor lighting issues without having to install new fixtures. They provide shades for your normal PAR 38 outside lights that direct those bright outdoor lights and stops blinding your neighbors and people passing in the street. My small contribution to darkening our skies.

Check them out if you need the easy route like me or if you want to be more elaborate:

Starry Night Lights

Dark Sky Friendly Outdoor Lighting Products

www.StarryNightLights.com