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Definition of skyglow

skyglow

/ˈskaɪ.ɡloʊ/
sky · glow
Plural:skyglows
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• noun

1

The diffuse illumination of the night sky, especially over urban areas, caused by artificial light scattered by atmospheric particles and clouds, or by natural sources such as starlight and airglow.

Example

"Astronomers must travel far from major cities because urban skyglow obscures faint stars and galaxies."

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• Nearby Words

skydiver
skydiving
skye
skyglow
skyjack
skyjacker
skyjacking

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skyglow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skyglow
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