April 21 - 28 is International Dark Sky Week, a global celebration of the night sky during which like-minded organizations ...

and Arcturus, rising in the east. If you can't immediately find those two stars, finding the "Blaze Star" is most easily done by first locating the Big Dipper/Plough, one of the most recognizable ...

The Big Dipper is not only one of the easiest-to-find ... Following its curve away from the bowl leads us to Arcturus, a yellowish-orange star. It’s the brightest star in this part of the ...

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 ...

Finding M3 starts with the Big Dipper. Facing east, use the Dipper’s handle to “arc to Arcturus,” the fourth-brightest star in the night sky. Article continues below From there, look higher in the sky ...