In the case of the Big Dipper, it's part of the constellation Ursa Major the Great Bear. While the Big Dipper is visible year round from many places, its orientation in the sky changes through the ...

February stargazing is fantastic for many reasons, but this year there’s a one-two-three punch of bright planets adding to ...

It is visible all year round from the UK. This asterism is in the constellation of Ursa Major which translates to the 'big bear'. 1. Look towards the northern horizon if you know your direction ...