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Is Polaris always been the star nearest the north celestial pole?

April 26, 2017celestial nearest north polaris Pole star

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Is Polaris always been the star nearest the north celestial pole?

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Polaris happens to be the “pole star” now, but wasn’t before, and it will change again. In a few thousand years, there won’t be a “pole star”, and in 14000 years or so, the “pole star” will be the giant Vega. And in 26000 years, it will be Polaris again.