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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The park is known for its dark skies and stargazing.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Because the comet’s exact position and visibility will change from night to night, a stargazing app or a live tracker like TheSkyLive can help you to pinpoint where to look exactly.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
As lovely as full moons are, for about five nights on either side of any full moon, evening stargazing is hampered by moonlight washing out the sky.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
There’s even a cold-water jacuzzi and lounge space alongside another creek, and, located within a no-overflight zone, the preserve also offers exceptionally dark skies—perfect for stargazing.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Because the comet’s exact position and visibility will change from night to night, a stargazing app or a live tracker like TheSkyLive can help you to pinpoint where to look exactly.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
As lovely as full moons are, for about five nights on either side of any full moon, evening stargazing is hampered by moonlight washing out the sky.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
There’s even a cold-water jacuzzi and lounge space alongside another creek, and, located within a no-overflight zone, the preserve also offers exceptionally dark skies—perfect for stargazing.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Stargazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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