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. .

As summer settles in, many people turn their eyes to the night sky, hoping to catch sight of familiar constellations. While most are familiar with the Big Dipper, there is another iconic group of ...

Late July is a great time to get acquainted with the Little Dipper, also called Ursa Minor. Face north as soon as it gets dark, and you'll see the Big Dipper to your upper left. Fix your gaze on the ...

This week on Star Watch you will be able to see multiple planets in the night sky and the big and little dipper constellations. Friday, June 28, at 11 PM you will be able to see 2 planets in the sky.

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 article describes using the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) as a reference point to locate other prominent spring constellations and stars, including Polaris (North Star) in Ursa Minor. It details 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 ...