What is polaris and where is it located?

Polaris, also known as the North Star, is a prominent star located in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is situated nearly directly above the North Pole, making it a key navigational reference point in the Northern Hemisphere. Polaris is approximately 433 light-years away from Earth and is notable for its position, as it remains relatively fixed in the night sky while other stars appear to rotate around it.