At around 10 p.m. local daylight time on these warm June evenings, face north and look overhead to see the seven stars that compose the famous Big Dipper. At this time of the year, the handle appears ...

Giant Dipper opening day, July 4th, 1925. (Photo courtesy of STC Collection) MISSION BEACH – Since it first roared to life on July 4, 1925, the Giant Dipper roller coaster has stood as a beloved icon ...

Two easy-to-find star groupings appear during late summer and early autumn. You can see them by going outdoors and facing north during early evening hours. Look low in the northwest for the seven ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The seven brightest stars of the constellation Ursa Major, ...

It was a proper party for a 100-year-old. Cake, of course, and balloons. Add mimosas, salmon, quiche and an array of breakfast treats. Also significant: The birthday subject had to be resuscitated ...

Even if you’re new to stargazing, no doubt you’ve seen the seven bright stars that outline the Big Dipper, and this time of year they’re easy to find. As soon as it’s dark enough after sunset, look ...

Most people have never seen the Little Dipper, because most of its stars are too dim to be seen through light-polluted skies. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

MISSION BEACH – Since it first roared to life on July 4, 1925, the Giant Dipper roller coaster has stood as a beloved icon of Belmont Park and Mission Beach’s coastline. Built in four weeks by the ...