Summer stargazing: A beginner's guide to the night sky

By: Noah Dedrick

Outlets: Keene Sentinel

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 615

Last Updated: 4 days, 17 hours ago

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Stargazing is a classic summer activity. Think warm nights, wandering fireflies and lying on your back in a field or in the bed of a pickup truck.

While summer isn’t the best season to watch the night sky — the nights are short and humidity in the atmosphere can blur visual targets — the evenings are generally warmer. And it’s as good a time as any to embark on a …

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