Some Stars for Spring—The Easy Ones, Mostly: A Search the Sky Activity

Arcturus and Spica are two bright stars that this video will show you how to find. You will also see other stars to guide you, such as the North Star and the stars of the Big Dipper. We’ll throw in the Footsteps of the Gazelle and the Spring Triangle as well.

These stars are in the North and the East after the Sun goes down, to see them, go out to the yard or sidewalk with an adult from your household. Or maybe there is a rooftop or a window that faces the right direction. If you go outside, dress warmly, and at this time stay at least 6 feet from people passing by.

To find out more about the bright stars in the west, which will disappear in the light of the sunset at the end of Spring, go to the video, Orion and Its Neighbors here:

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