The North Star indicates the north because it is on the prolongation of the Earth’s rotational axis. It is the brightest star in the Little Dipper (Ursa Minor) constellation.
It is the brightest star because it is more powerful than the others around it. This star is only visible in our planet’s northern hemisphere.
Explorers used it in the past to navigate on the ocean at night. If you get lost in the woods, you can also use this star as a guide to help you find your way.
The Inuit called the North Star nuuttuittuq, meaning the star that never moves. They have also been using this star as a kind of compass for a very long time.