🔬 Science Mar 31, 2026 · Bruce McClure

The Big and Little Dipper: How to find them in spring

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The Big and Little Dipper: How to find them in spring
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Look for the Big and Little Dipper high in the northern sky on spring evenings. This view is for the Northern Hemisphere. The 2 outer stars in the bowl of the Big Dipper point to Polaris, the North Star. Polaris marks the end of the handle of the Little Dipper. Chart via EarthSky.
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The Big and Little Dipper
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