Why can you see the little dipper all year?

The Little Dipper is visible all year for observers in the northern hemisphere because it is located near the North Celestial Pole. This means it does not dip below the horizon at northern latitudes, allowing it to be seen throughout the entire year. Its stars, especially Polaris at the end of the handle, are positioned in such a way that they remain above the horizon, making it a consistent feature of the night sky.