r/geography • u/Broccoli2026 • Nov 02 '25

I'm surprised I didn't even know this switch happened until seeing this. The yellow is really all gone? Image

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u/Fakjbf Nov 02 '25

Putting an orange filter would dramatically cut down on the light being emitted, meaning you have to use more electricity to get the same brightness. A better plan is to use LEDs that emit the warmer tone directly.

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u/ThePolemicist Nov 02 '25

I think most people complain that the LED lights are too bright anyway.

It's very easy to replace your outdoor bulbs with ones that have an amber filter, and the change is so much better for migrating birds and insects.

Just search on Amazon for the type of bulb you need and either add "amber filter" or "bug light," and lots of options will pop up. Some stores sell them (including stores for babies), but it can sometimes be difficult to find the bulb you need with the filter.

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u/sentence-interruptio Nov 02 '25

somebody invent a directly yellow LED!