Though it’s quite faint, locating the North Star at this time of year becomes a bit easier because the Big Dipper has returned to our evening sky, and as just about every scout in the world knows, the ...

Polaris, also known as the 'Pole Star' or 'North Star', is arguably the most famous stellar body to hang in the western hemisphere's night sky. For centuries it has served as a vital waypoint for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The North Star is the brightest in the night sky, right?

Learn how to find Polaris, or the North Star, at a skywatching session at Jordan Lake with the Moorehead Planetarium Saturday night. Learn how to find Polaris, or the North Star, at a skywatching ...