Here's how to find it:

* Start with the Big Dipper: It's a well-known asterism (pattern of stars) in the constellation Ursa Major (Great Bear).

* Follow the "pointer stars": The two stars at the end of the Big Dipper's bowl point towards Polaris, the North Star.

* Continue the line: If you extend that line about the same distance as between the pointer stars and Polaris, you'll hit the constellation Hercules.

Hercules is a bit faint and doesn't have a particularly distinctive shape, but it's worth looking for. It's home to a few interesting celestial objects, including the Hercules Globular Cluster (M13), a massive collection of stars visible even with binoculars.

Tips for finding Hercules:

* Best viewing time: Summer evenings in the northern hemisphere.

* Look for a keystone shape: This is the central part of Hercules, formed by four stars.

* Use star charts or apps: There are many helpful tools to identify constellations in the night sky.

Happy stargazing!