a nearby golf range which is lit at night is a huge source of light
pollution near me. from the highway 5 miles away it looks like someone is
filming the mothership scene of close encounters.

Here is San Diego there is actually a signficant aware of how light pollution
affects the night sky. This is because of the closeness of Palomar Mountain
and efforts to reduce the encroachment of the cities lights.

The city council considers the effect of light pollution when making street
lighting decisions.

And too, both of San Diego's professional teams, the Chargers and the Padres do
their part to keep light pollution at a minimum by making sure they alway miss
the playoffs. g

jon