Daily Survival Guide

How to Find Direction Without a Compass
(Star Method
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Northern Hemisphere Locate the North Star, Polaris. The North Star is the last star in the handle of the Little Dipper. Walking toward it means you are walking north. You can use the Big Dipper to find the North Star. A straight, imaginary line drawn between the two stars at the end of the Big Dipper's bowl will point to the North Star. The distance to the North Star is about five times the distance between the two "pointer" stars.

Southern Hemisphere Find the Southern Cross. The Southern Cross is a group of four bright stars in the shape of a cross tilted to one side. Imagine the long axis extends in a line five times its actual length. The point where this line ends is south. If you can view the horizon, draw an imaginary line straight down to create a southern landmark.