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. .

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 ...

Ursa Minor hooks the North Star in its tail, and turns its back on it. It would seem, indeed, that Ursa Major must know all that there is to know about this particular point of light, since it travels ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of the first patterns many learn to find in the night sky is the Big Dipper. This weekend look for it after sunset to the north. This time of year, it looks to be tipped on end, emptying its ...