SAASST raises awareness on light pollution

As part of its ongoing commitment to enhance environmental education and promote community participation, the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST), an affiliate of the University of Sharjah (UoS), organised an awareness event titled “Towards a Light Pollution-Free Sky in Sharjah.”

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The initiative was held in conjunction with International Dark Sky Week 2025, a global annual campaign aimed at preserving the natural darkness of the night sky and raising awareness about the effects of light pollution.

The event attracted a diverse group of astronomy and environmental science enthusiasts.

Fatima Alkhateri, Director of the Sharjah Astronomical Planetarium Department, delivered the opening address, in which she introduced the event and its objectives, emphasising that protecting the night sky is a shared responsibility, as light pollution is a serious environmental issue that directly affects ecosystems, human health, and cultural heritage.