The North Star guides us in the right direction. Which star currently holds this official distinction?

The North Star is known as Polaris, but it may not always be pointing us due North. Earth's axis changes ever so slightly, and in time, Vega will be the new North Star. It's believed that Polaris was not the North Star in 3,000 BC; the honor went to Thuban (aka Alpha Draconis).

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