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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Fortunately for stargazers further west and south, clear skies should still provide ideal viewing conditions.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
How to Watch the Lyrids Meteor Shower At the point of its peak on the night of April 21 into the morning of April 22, stargazers should be able to see between 10 and 15 meteors an hour streaking across the sky.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Known for its fast, bright meteors and occasional fireballs, the Lyrids are a welcome springtime treat for stargazers.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This month is often synonymous with rain, but stargazers are in for a treat once the skies clear.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
How to Watch the Lyrids Meteor Shower At the point of its peak on the night of April 21 into the morning of April 22, stargazers should be able to see between 10 and 15 meteors an hour streaking across the sky.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Known for its fast, bright meteors and occasional fireballs, the Lyrids are a welcome springtime treat for stargazers.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This month is often synonymous with rain, but stargazers are in for a treat once the skies clear.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Stargazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazer. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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