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As a kid and even just a few years ago I remember lightening bugs being yellow, almost orange, for sure 2700k or less maybe even 2000k.

I remember this from just last year.

This year they are back. But they are fucking White. Like 5000k to 6000k White, like new headlights.

Anyone else notice this?

As a kid and even just a few years ago I remember lightening bugs being yellow, almost orange, for sure 2700k or less maybe even 2000k. I remember this from just last year. This year they are back. But they are fucking White. Like 5000k to 6000k White, like new headlights. Anyone else notice this?
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[–] • 2 pts (edited )

The white is actually because of a coating the government requires on the inside of the bulb that filters out some of the blue light. As the LED wears out that coating they'll start to lean blueish and need to be replaced.

I liked the older, yellowish ones personally. Warmer light, not as harsh.