Petition · past parliament
One hour in the week turn the lights off to view the observable universe.
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
One hour in the week where we all turn the lights (even if it’s just around a certain mile radius) off to help reduce light pollution so we can view the observable galaxy.
Light pollution is the excessive or misdirected outdoor lighting that is threatening to destroy virtually all casual stargazing. Throughout much of the UK for instance, millions upon millions of precious watts are wasted because poorly designed streetlamps send a portion of their light into the sky.Over the past two decades, the increase in this ubiquitous, overly bright and garish lighting has so polluted the night we no longer see he stars with a naked eye.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Your petition seems to be calling on members of the public and businesses to take action, not the UK Government or Parliament.
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Timeline
| 3 Aug 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Aug 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
8 Aug 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.