Skywatch: If you lose your bearings, use a well-known asterism to help you find your way | WBNS-10TV Columbus, Ohio

The planets of Mars and Saturn will meet the moon early this week. From Sunday to Wednesday evening, the three will be in the sky from south to southwest; Mars and Saturn will shine brightly. Above, their appearance Monday night. And if you have a powerful enough telescope, you can search for Pluto which will be between the two brightest planets.

The moon will reach the first district on Tuesday at 14:02. Look for the half moon tonight.

If you go out at night and you lose your bearings, it is very easy to find the North Star. Just locate the famous asterism known as the 'Big Dipper'. The two stars that make up the bottom of the cup are called Merak and Dubhe. They form an almost straight line to Polaris, which is the star above the north. Once you know where the north is, it's easy to find the other cardinal directions.

Even if the moon clears all week if you go out late, you may fall on a "shooting star". The Orionid meteor shower peaks early next week, but the shower is active from early October to early November. you went out a few hours before sunrise, the moon has gone down, which means that there will not be as much light pollution. Those who are far enough away from the city might have the chance to catch a trail of light in the sky. !