stargazer
noun
star·gaz·er
ˈstär-ˌgā-zər 
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: any of various marine bony fishes (families Uranoscopidae and Dactyloscopidae) with the eyes on top of a blocky or conical head
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Though the Milky Way is generally always visible from Earth, certain times of year are better for stargazers to catch a glimpse of the band of billions of stars.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
On July 30, stargazers looking toward the eastern horizon in the early morning hours can witness its return.
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Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
For stargazers who have dipped their toes into the world of binoculars and telescopes, prices stack up quickly and even one purchase can wipe out thousands of dollars.
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Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
As one of the darkest spots in the lower 48, Grand Staircase-Escalante is also a mecca for stargazers, with much of its acreage ranked as Bortle Class 1—meaning that on clear nights the Milky Way is bright enough to cast noticeable shadows and even appears to have three dimensions.
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Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
On July 30, stargazers looking toward the eastern horizon in the early morning hours can witness its return.
—
Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
For stargazers who have dipped their toes into the world of binoculars and telescopes, prices stack up quickly and even one purchase can wipe out thousands of dollars.
—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
As one of the darkest spots in the lower 48, Grand Staircase-Escalante is also a mecca for stargazers, with much of its acreage ranked as Bortle Class 1—meaning that on clear nights the Milky Way is bright enough to cast noticeable shadows and even appears to have three dimensions.
—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
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“Stargazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazer. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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