Data center light pollution in Reston, Virginia | NBC4 Washington
News Clip0:22NBC4 Washington·Reston, Fairfax County, VA·10/9/2026
Residents in Reston, Virginia, say bright lights from a nearby data center are causing significant nighttime light pollution. Video from a neighbor’s backyard shows the illumination, which residents say can shine through blackout curtains.
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A video recorded from a Reston resident’s backyard illustrates the intensity of nighttime lighting associated with a nearby data center. Residents say the illumination is disruptive and can be seen through blackout curtains.
The report focuses on neighborhood concerns about light pollution; it does not identify the data center operator or describe any government action.