spring
Boötes & Arcturus
The kite-shaped herdsman — anchored by Arcturus, the brightest star of the northern spring.
Core Biological & Field Specifications
Brightest star
Arcturus — 4th brightest in the sky, orange giant
Key feature
Kite shape; "arc to Arcturus"
Best seen
Spring evenings, overhead
Note
Arcturus is 37 light-years away and racing across the sky