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. .

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Buried in the heart of the constellation of Ursa Major, the Great Bear, and easily the most famous group of stars in the Colorado springtime sky, is the seven-star configuration popularly known as the ...

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 ...