The Night Sky and Animals

Now, I'm certainly no adherent of astrology, but no one can deny that the moon and the stars have some, if not tiny, effect on the inhabitants of this planet. Just as the great circling rock moves the oceans, it can move us all. It's not that I think that people will go insane during different a full moon nor that a complete lack of moonlight will have other profound effects, but I do think we could all use a little more moonlight and starlight, as those are the two original night light sources of this young planet.

That's why I think lunar-resonant streetlights are a fantastic idea:

Lunar-resonant streetlights sense and respond to ambient moonlight, dimming and brightening each month as the moon cycles through its phases.

Utilizing available moonlight, rather than overwhelming it, saves energy and mitigates light pollution, while facilitating the urban experience of one of the most fundamental and beautiful cycles of nature.

Fri, Aug 10, 2007  Permanent link