night lighting

After-dark brightness sources

Night lighting refers to artificial illumination used after dark, whether for safety, aesthetics, or visibility.

The term appears in discussions of urban planning, photography, and interior design: The city invested in better night lighting for pedestrian areas.

It also describes ambient or mood lighting for evening settings: The restaurant's night lighting creates an intimate atmosphere.

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flicker · lamppost · fluorescent · illumination · bulb · starlight · headlights · candle · dim · shadows · luminous · porch · beacon · cityscape · ambient · warmth · soft glow · tungsten

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Opposites
light source timing

night lightingdaylight

Sun's natural glow

natural daylight · sunlight · natural light · morning light · solar lighting

presence of illumination

night lightingblackout

Complete power loss

pitch black · lights out · unlighted · dimout

Family

night, lighting, nights, nightly, nighttime, overnight, midnight, fortnight, light

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G