What made the star Polaris (part of the Ursa Major constellation) so important for navigation?

Question

A.
Polaris is a runaway star, making it easy for navigators to follow it as it moves

B.
Polaris always appears in the North part of the sky, so navigators can use it as a reference for the other directions

C.
Polaris always appears in the South part of the sky, so navigators can use it to find true North

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B. Polaris always appears in the North part of the sky, so navigators can use it as a reference for the other directions.

Polaris, also known as the North Star, is located nearly directly above the North Pole, which makes it a reliable fixed point for navigation in the Northern Hemisphere. It helps navigators determine true North, allowing them to orient themselves and find other directions.