Data from 2023 showed that only 5% of British people are able to enjoy a dark, starry sky due to light pollution and 75% have an obscured view. As well as affecting our sleep, health and wellbeing, light pollution confuses migrating birds (sometimes fatally) and plays havoc with the reproductive, feeding and sleeping patterns of pollinating insects, bats and other nocturnal animals. The CPRE believes that local authorities should have legal powers to control light pollution through planning regulations. But, sadly, light pollution means most people in England can’t see many stars at all, especially if you live near aa big town or city. (Image credit: Alamy)One of Britain's top experts on stone circles, Professor Vicki Cummings, joins the Country Life podcast.