When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The stars of the Ursa Major constellation can be used to find its smaller sibling, Ursa Minor. .

Even if you are new to stargazing, no doubt you have seen the seven bright stars that outline the Big Dipper, and this time of year, they are easy to find in the Pottsville sky. As soon as it is dark ...

This week, take some time to look overhead and toward the north to see the Big Dipper. Then use it to find Polaris in Ursa Minor (the Little Dipper) and to guide you to Boötes and its bright star ...

Anyone who enjoys gazing at the night sky probably has a few favorite star patterns they like to look for: The Big Dipper, for example, or Orion’s belt. But those familiar shapes that many of us ...

The Big Dipper is probably the most familiar constellation in the sky. It is actually part of Ursa Major, the Great Bear. The Little Dipper is the most recognizable part of Ursa Minor, the Little Bear ...

Spring has sprung in the Earth's Northern Hemisphere, and with it come some pleasant evenings perfect for stargazing. And front and center right now appears one of the most familiar and easy-to-find ...

If you step outside and look skyward as soon as darkness falls on these summer evenings, chances are you'll be able to pick out one of the most prominent and recognizable celestial patterns: the Big ...

Even if you’re new to stargazing, no doubt you’ve seen the seven bright stars that outline the Big Dipper, and this time of year they’re easy to find. As soon as it’s dark enough after sunset, look ...