How far Polaris appears above the horizon depends on?

How far Polaris appears above the horizon depends on your latitude in the Northern Hemisphere. The closer you are to the North Pole, the higher Polaris will appear in the sky, reaching nearly 90 degrees at the pole itself. Conversely, as you move toward the equator, Polaris will appear closer to the horizon, disappearing entirely for observers in the Southern Hemisphere. Thus, your geographic position determines the elevation of Polaris in your local sky.