You probably already know how to spot the seven stars in the sky that make up the famous Big Dipper. But did you know that one of the stars in its handle has a tiny companion? The pair forms their own ...

The Big Dipper and Cassiopeia are easy to find in the sky during late summer and early autumn. Credit: Creators.com illustration Two easy-to-find star groupings appear during late summer and early ...

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 ...

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 ...

The constellations march ever westward from month to month, with old ones disappearing into the sunset as new ones rise in the east. This is because the stars run like clockwork on a specific schedule ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Three Leaps of the Gazelle are pairs of stars representing hoofprints below the constellation ...

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 ...

The "Broken Engagement Ring" is a star pattern (asterism), not a real celestial object. It's located near the star Merak in the Big Dipper. The asterism is best viewed with binoculars or a low-power ...

Follow the gazelle's flight from the Lion of Leo. With the constellation Ursa Major high in the sky, late April presents an ideal opportunity to spot the 'Three Leaps of the Gazelle' asterism - a set ...