In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Looking at the stars is a glimpse (1) _________ history. Some of the things we see (2)_________ millions of light-years (3) ________. Everything in the universe (4) ________ a past but stars don't try to hide it. They just (5) _________ shining, for everyone to see.