8 weed strains for star gazing, comet chasing and mind blowing

Hot summer days mercifully bring temperate summer nights and with them a plethora of possibilities for you and your weed stash. We live on a planet obsessed with progress, technology and novelty, but when was the last time you stopped to smell the flowers or gaze at the stars? Whether you live in a busy city or a cozy town, there will always be a rooftop or meadow nearby where you can sit back and marvel at Mother Nature’s cosmos.

NASA recently released the first images from their fancy new James Webb telescope cameras, and boy are they something else. In unprecedented quality, nebulae now look like breeding amoebas, and swathes of space resemble desert mountains or a set from the new Thor movie. Seriously, I didn’t know that swirling galaxies millions of light years away could be pink, or that I could gaze up at a meteor and see the texture as clearly as the pimples on my youthful face. I understand why Matthew McConaughey and Buzz Lightyear would risk a devastating time warp now.

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How amazing would these pictures look with some weed inspiration? What I wouldn’t give to share a joint with Neil deGrasse Tyson and lecture on what it all means. He’s probably busy, so in the meantime here are some of the best strains, suitable for a night of star gazing or perusing images of planets and universes that are still beyond our comprehension.

space queen

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For my part, I have never forgotten the power of Space Queen. Not only is she a heady mix of Romulan and Cindy 99 – both trippy, cerebral spots in their own right – she tastes good too! She will leave you amazed at the depth of the hues and the scale of the stars, and then wonder if extraterrestrials really built the Egyptian pyramids.

cat pee

Don’t let the name fool you – smoking this strain always makes me feel like I’m flying to Pluto. A Super Silver Haze phenotype, Cat Piss gives you the same buzzing euphoria and introspection as her parents Haze and Northern Lights, only smellier. If the smell of ammonia doesn’t bother you, this is a Neil Armstrong experience.

northern lights

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If sativas aren’t your thing, Northern Lights is an excellent catalyst to ask yourself, “But what is a black hole?”. This is a true indica crafted from some of the finest landrace strains to grace the earth – the perfect companion for astral projections to Neptune and seeing the northernmost lights that human technology makes possible.

White window

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White Widow has been around since the 90’s and she’s persevering because we feel so damn good about her. She’s cerebral without inducing anxiety, and I’ve had some of the best thoughtful conversations and joyful movie nights from packing her in the bowl.

Runtz

The Outdoor Runtz 2021 by Ridgleline is the way. (Photo by Redwood Country Photos, courtesy of Ridgeline Farms)

We know you love Runtz for its candy-covered terps and intense non-fatiguing high, but it may also spark a renewed interest in meteor showers, red dwarfs, and the Milky Way. Why else do you think it found its way into half a dozen rap songs?

supernova

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Formerly known as “Chronic”, Supernova is an indica hybrid crossed with Dr. Dre’s 1992 debut album of the same name was forever immortalized in the canon of stoner culture. A supernova is a star that explodes at the end of its life; Your brain will do the same as you trace the constellations in the sky.

Durban Poison

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I warn you, this is not for a casual observation session – Durban Poison is a full throttle wormhole of a kind. This is a shooting star spotting sativa, however whether they are really out there or just in your head remains to be seen. I think if Jupiter were a liability and not a giant planet of toxic gas, this would be it.

Bruce Banner

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Don’t worry, you don’t have to fight indefinitely or defeat Thanos to enjoy this hybrid. But Bruce Banner’s wonderful creative qualities fit seamlessly into our galaxy and beyond. Maybe you just develop a huge obsession with the stars.

Amelie Williams

New York-based freelance cannabis journalist Amelia Williams is a graduate of San Francisco State University’s journalism program and a former budtender. Williams has contributed to GreenState, MG Magazine, Culture Magazine and Cannabis Now, Kirkus Reviews and The Bold Italic of the San Francisco Chronicle.

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