If my assumption in the recent update video is correct, then the time we as mission builders could activate the search lights would potentially start at dusk all the way through to dawn.
If that is the case, then IMHO it would be a positive step forward and avoids having to spawn searchlights at set times, as we have to do now.
On the other hand if ED are considering having the searchlights AUTO activate during those given time frames, then I would also be against this. Just highlighting my preferred options here too. Cheers.