One of the most enduring sites in the night sky is the Big Dipper, also known as The Great Bear. So while you're checking out the

meteor shower tonight, see if you can spot these,

the brightest stars, in Ursa Major.

1.  Alioth

2.  Dubhe

3.  Merak

4.  Alkaid

5.  Phecda

6.  Megrez

7.  Mizar