10/02/2026
Hi stargazers! The Big Dipper is a famous and favorite group of 7 bright . It’s supposed to be easy to find. So what if you can’t find it? In the northern autumn months, the rides low in the northern during the evening hours. For some parts of the U.S. and similar latitudes, some or all of it is below the horizon in the evening this time of year. The best time to see it now is to look north shortly before dawn! 🌌
Find out more about the Big Dipper in September:
https://earthsky.org/tonight/use-big-dipper-to-find-polaris-the-north-star/
And watch a video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxGz36FtVmY
📸 Chart via EarthSky.org.