visible to the naked eye
idiom
: able to be seen without special equipment
stars visible to the naked eye
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This planet parade — when planets align in the sky and become clearly visible to the naked eye — is one of a handful to occur this year.
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Alana Wise, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
Taking a picture with a smartphone camera may also reveal hints of the aurora that aren’t visible to the naked eye.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Many of the footprints aren’t visible to the naked eye, but digital models allow researchers to adjust lighting and apply depth resolution filters to reveal hidden details.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
While Saturn may be difficult to see, considering its positioning low on the horizon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Mars will be visible to the naked eye.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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Alana Wise, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
Taking a picture with a smartphone camera may also reveal hints of the aurora that aren’t visible to the naked eye.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Many of the footprints aren’t visible to the naked eye, but digital models allow researchers to adjust lighting and apply depth resolution filters to reveal hidden details.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
While Saturn may be difficult to see, considering its positioning low on the horizon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Mars will be visible to the naked eye.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Feb. 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 5 May. 2025.
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