stargazing
noun
star·gaz·ing
ˈstär-ˌgā-ziŋ 
1
: the act or practice of a stargazer
2
a
: absorption in chimerical or impractical ideas : woolgathering
b
: the quality or state of being absent-minded
Examples of stargazing in a Sentence
We left the city after dark to do some stargazing.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Then be sure to check out our roundups of the best telescopes and binoculars for stargazing, along with our expert tips for beginning your amateur astronomy journey.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
Timeline Tuesday, July 7-Thursday, July 16The last-quarter moon rises around midnight on July 7, leaving the evening sky dark and beginning July’s best stargazing window.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Camping in this desert oasis means sleeping among the rocks and iconic Joshua trees under a dark sky that's prime for stargazing.
—
Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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“Stargazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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