Polaris, the "pole star," is at present
A) within 1° of the north celestial pole.
B) precisely at the north celestial pole, by definition.
C) above Earth's magnetic pole.
D) exactly perpendicular to the ecliptic plane (ecliptic pole).

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Polaris is currently within 1° of the north celestial pole, making it the nearest bright star to the celestial pole and thus the current North Star. It is not precisely at the north celestial pole, nor is it directly above Earth's magnetic pole or exactly perpendicular to the ecliptic plane.

Polaris, the "Pole Star," Is at Present