While the Big Dipper is visible year round from many places, ... UMa) is the dimmest of the Dipper’s seven stars, with an apparent magnitude of 3.3. A spectral class A3 star, ...

With just one loss on the season, a tough 68-63 defeat to Class 3A power East St. Louis, the Hawks (11-1) appear to have something special brewing and are a heavy favorite to win the Dipper.

April’s night sky brings a fresh round of spring treats, from the Lyrids meteor shower to great chances to spot the Big Dipper. Plus there’s the full pink moon. Of course, your view all ...

Like its big brother, the Little Dipper is made up of seven stars — four in the bowl, and three in the handle. Because four of its stars are dim, the Little Dipper is hard to see in light ...

Once darkness falls, cast your eye in the direction of north. In fact, our target tonight lies extremely close to the North ...

The Big Dipper is not only one of the easiest-to-find star groupings but one that can be used as a tool to find others. Credit: Creators.com illustration Spring has sprung in the Earth’s ...

Some, such as the Big and Little Dippers, are smaller parts of a larger constellation; for example, the Big Dipper is part of the constellation Ursa Major, ...

Most of us can spot the group of stars known as the Plough or the Big Dipper. But there’s more to explore here, says Abigail Beall. By Abigail Beall. 14 May 2025 ...

Mizar, a star in the Big Dipper's handle, has a tiny companion. This star, Alcor, was known to the ancients. The pair was popularly known as the "Horse and Rider." ...