[lurk]

What part of the sky is this? What are some near stars or planets?

[messierhunter]

It’s in the constellation Canes Venatici close to the border of Ursa Major. It’s basically just south of Alkaid in declination. Too dim to see by eye though, you need optical assistance.

[KarlInOhio]

What part of the sky is this? What are some near stars or planets?

Here's a map. Just off the last star of the handle of the Big Dipper.