Ursa Major
Great Bear constellation
Ursa Major (UMa) covers 1,280 square degrees of sky, making it number 3 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Alioth. It is highest in the evening sky around April.
| Latin name | Ursa Major |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | UMa |
| Area | 1,280 square degrees · No. 3 of 88 by size |
| Brightest star | Alioth |
| Best evening views | April |
| Minneapolis | Never sets from Minneapolis |