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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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), stargazers in some parts of the United States will have the opportunity to experience the surreal views of the northern lights tonight, Feb. 14.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Why planet parades are special Visible parades of four or five planets only occur every few years, making the cosmic events ones not to be missed for stargazers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
Contributing Writer Jamie is an experienced science, technology and travel journalist and stargazer who writes about exploring the night sky, solar and lunar eclipses, moon-gazing, astro-travel, astronomy and space exploration.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Even if the northern lights fail to return on a grand scale in 2025, stargazers will have plenty of options for nighttime viewing, including a total lunar eclipse in March and the annual Geminid, Perseid and Lyrid meteor showers.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Why planet parades are special Visible parades of four or five planets only occur every few years, making the cosmic events ones not to be missed for stargazers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
Contributing Writer Jamie is an experienced science, technology and travel journalist and stargazer who writes about exploring the night sky, solar and lunar eclipses, moon-gazing, astro-travel, astronomy and space exploration.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Even if the northern lights fail to return on a grand scale in 2025, stargazers will have plenty of options for nighttime viewing, including a total lunar eclipse in March and the annual Geminid, Perseid and Lyrid meteor showers.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Stargazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazer. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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