The Big Dipper is not only one of the easiest-to-find star groupings but one that can be used as a tool to find others. Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com.

The arc in question is the curved handle of the Big Dipper. If you extend this curved line, you’ll come to Arcturus, the brightest star in Boötes the Herdsman.

The pointer stars of the Big Dipper point in one direction to the North Star; in the other direction to the triangle that makes up the lion's hind quarters and tail.

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You can then pinpoint the reddish-colored Arcturus by following the handle of the Big Dipper constellation. You can also use an interactive star chart such as Stellarium to locate the constellation.

John Wheeler: Arctic comes from an ancient reference to the Big Dipper The Big Dipper (Ursa Major or Big Bear in Latin) is the most recognized constellation in the Northern Hemisphere.

Summer’s brightest stars appear, echoing these Earth-bound lights, beginning around 9:20 p.m. through mid-month.

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"Use the handle of the Big Dipper to 'arc' to Arcturus, the bright star in the bottom of an ice-cream cone-shaped constellation called Boötes," McFarlane explained.