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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Take advantage of the park’s exceptionally dark skies and spend a night stargazing.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
From $412 per night. Perks: 10-min drive to the park, outdoor stargazing globe, self check-in, hot tub, pool
The plastic star-gazing bubble that was promised, complete with telescope for locating Orion or getting a really good look inside the jaws of an oncoming coyote.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
Where to stay: Set just west of Magdalena, the Rancho Magdalena Bed & Breakfast is an appealing place for stargazing after your day at the VLA.
—Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Aug. 2025
Here’s why California’s night skies dazzle more than the rest:
Why is California top state for stargazing?
California enjoys the best skywatching conditions in the country due to its pristine dark and clear night views, according to Action Network.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
From $412 per night. Perks: 10-min drive to the park, outdoor stargazing globe, self check-in, hot tub, pool
The plastic star-gazing bubble that was promised, complete with telescope for locating Orion or getting a really good look inside the jaws of an oncoming coyote.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
Where to stay: Set just west of Magdalena, the Rancho Magdalena Bed & Breakfast is an appealing place for stargazing after your day at the VLA.
—Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Aug. 2025
Here’s why California’s night skies dazzle more than the rest:
Why is California top state for stargazing?
California enjoys the best skywatching conditions in the country due to its pristine dark and clear night views, according to Action Network.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stargazing
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“Stargazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazing. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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