First, look for the Big Dipper, also known as the Saucepan or Plough. Follow the curve of the 'handle' till you find a bright reddish star - this is Arcturus. From that star, look to the North ...

The Plough, sometimes known as The Big Dipper ... This star is called Polaris and is also known as the North Star. It lies above the North Pole of the Earth and will show you which way north ...

Stargazers in the North East could soon ... start with the Plough (Big Dipper) and follow the curve of its handle down to Arcturus, the brightest star in the neighbouring constellation Bootes.