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In this Article:Article SummaryUsing Constellations to Find the North StarFinding the North Star with TechnologyFinding the Direction NorthCommunity Q&A23 References

The North Star, also known as Polaris, is often used by campers to help them find their way when lost. You may also just want to find the North Star for fun if you're into star gazing. You can rely on constellations in the night sky to find the North Star. As most constellations you'll need to use are in the northern sky, you'll need to figure out which direction is north first. If you do not have a compass, you can rely on signs from nature to figure out whether or not you're facing north.