exists and is an alternate of . Polaris is approximately 430 light years from the Sun. Owing to its fortuitous position aligned with the north pole of the Earth, Polaris is commonly used for navigation; a sextant reading of Polaris can, with a very minor correction, be read as the latitude of a ship.
Sturgis, South Dakota. Sturgis is a city in Meade County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 6,627 as of the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Meade County and is named after Union General Samuel D. Sturgis.
When is the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Held? We have already mentioned that the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is held in the first week of August. This year, the event will be held from the 4 th to the 13 th of August 2017. Although there is always the chance of a shower or two at this time of the year, the event is usually held under favorable skies.