As cities in the world become brighter and people are exposed increasingly to light pollution, some places are trying to control their levels of artificial lighting, hoping that it can have positive health benefits, and also make it easier for people to see the night sky. Manuel Rueda reports from the small town of Villa de Leyva, in central Colombia, which has started an astronomy festival as part of its approach to tackling light pollution.
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