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Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is a constellation in the northern sky, whose associated mythology likely dates back into prehistory. Its Latin name means "greater (or larger) bear", ...

Follow the gazelle's flight from the Lion of Leo. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. With the constellation Ursa Major high in the ...

The best way to look at the stars is to lie flat on your back. If you do that in April and May you'll stare straight up at the Big Dipper. Even if you live in a light-polluted location, the Dipper is ...

Anyone who enjoys gazing at the night sky probably has a few favorite star patterns they like to look for: The Big Dipper, for example, or Orion’s belt. But those familiar shapes that many of us ...

Every February we come face to face with Ursa Major the Great Bear. He's a friendly bruin, but on these biting nights you'll need to dress warmly to see him. Although a little early for real bears to ...