Across India’s growing cities, stars and the Milky Way are vanishing due to light pollution. Astronomers, ecologists, and health experts warn that unchecked artificial lighting is harming ecosystems, human health, and even deep-space research.

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• 80% of world population can’t see Milky Way
• India’s cities worst hit due to LEDs, floodlights, urban sprawl
• Light pollution silent, amber glow hides stars each year
• Wildlife disoriented: bats, moths, turtles, migratory birds
• Human impact: disturbed sleep, stress, metabolic disorders
• Satellite boom adds bright streaks, obstructs astronomy
• SpaceX alone has 8,300+ satellites orbiting Earth
• Long-exposure photos now show trails, distort constellations
• Dark sky reserves key solution, model exists in Ladakh’s Hanle
• Experts urge shielded lamps, warm LEDs, strict urban policies