Starwatch: start with the bear and go from there

Once you’ve traced out the full Ursa Major constellation, look for Polaris and shooting stars

This week, take the time to look north. Start by identifying Ursa Major, the great bear. This large constellation stretches across the northern sky. It is the third largest constellation in the entire sky and has been recognised for millennia across many different cultures, mostly because of its seven brightest stars.

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