The first of June the great golden star Arcturus, whose position may be found by running the eye along the curve of the handle of the Great Dipper, and continuing onward a distance equal to the whole length of the Dipper, is seen approaching the meridian from the east and high overhead. This superb star is the leader of the constellation Boötes, the Bear-Driver. Spica in Virgo is now a little west of the meridian.