visible to the naked eye
idiom
: able to be seen without special equipment
stars visible to the naked eye
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Although all of these events will be visible to the naked eye, a nice pair of binoculars and a good beginner telescope can significantly enhance your experience.
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2026
The impacts of the warm and dry start are visible to the naked eye.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2025
While not visible to the naked eye, the comet can be seen with a small telescope or via a livestream.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
The Moon is expected to not be visible to the naked eye the time and will not obstruct plans for new and seasoned skywatchers.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2026
The impacts of the warm and dry start are visible to the naked eye.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2025
While not visible to the naked eye, the comet can be seen with a small telescope or via a livestream.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
The Moon is expected to not be visible to the naked eye the time and will not obstruct plans for new and seasoned skywatchers.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Visible to the naked eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visible%20to%20the%20naked%20eye. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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