June's Cosmic Word of the Day: Sunday, June 8
Term: Asterism
Definition: An asterism is a recognizable pattern of stars.
Simple Explanation: It's a star shape that's not a full constellation.
Example: The Big Dipper is an asterism.
June's Sky Gem of the Night: Big Dipper (Ursa Major)
What It Is: Prominent asterism in Ursa Major.
How to Locate: Look northwest (~9:30 PM). Big Dipper's bowl and handle are ~50° up.