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Go outside at midnight, look straight south, and spot a star in the sky.
Your back is directly toward the sun.
Six months later, the earth is exactly half-way around its orbit, on the other side of the sun.
If you look south at midnight, then your back is directly toward that same star.
In order to look directly at that same star now, you have to look directly at the sun.
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Is the big dipper visible over Portugal?
Yes, all constellations are visible at one point through out the seasons.
Why are most constellations seasonal?
Most constellations are seasonal because of Earth's orbit around the Sun. As the Earth moves along its orbit, different constellations come into view at different times of the year due to the changing position of stars relative to our planet. This causes certain constellations to be visible only during specific seasons.
Some constellations can be seen only during certain seasons?
Yes, because the sun blocks our view of some stars. as the earth revolves further around the sun (over the course of a year), the stars that were originally blocked become visible from earth and stars that were once visible are now hiding on the other side of the sun. there are also stars that you will never be able to see without travelling to the southern hemisphere of the earth.
True or false some constellations are seen only in certain seasons?
True. As the Earth orbits around the Sun, different constellations become visible in the night sky depending on the time of year. Each season offers a unique view of the sky as different constellations rise and set at different times.
Explain why stars appear to move across the sky each night why are some stars only visible doing certain seasons?
Stars appear to move across the sky each night because the earth is moving, but not the stars. Also some stars are only visible during certain seasons because as the earth rotates, they become visible.
What Constellations are visible all year?
The constellations near the plane of the ecliptic (the zodiacal constellations) are only visible at certain times of the year. The constellations towards the poles (N and S) are visible at all times of the year from their respective hemispheres. In the South, the Southern Cross would be one example and in the North the Great Bear (or plough) would be another.
What season are the constellations can be seen?
Constellations can be seen throughout the year, but different constellations are visible during different seasons. For example, during summer in the Northern Hemisphere, constellations like Scorpius and Cygnus are prominent in the night sky, while in winter, Orion and Taurus are more visible.
Why can't people in the north hemisphere see all constellations throughout the year?
It is because of the rotation and revolution of the Earth's axis.The Earth goes to one side of its orbit this causes the other constellations to be blocked by the sun. The change in location makes other constellations out of sight. The Earth goes away from these constellations that's why we can't see them.
What are the two groups of constellations?
The two groups of constellations are northern constellations and southern constellations. Northern constellations are visible primarily from the Northern Hemisphere, while southern constellations are visible primarily from the Southern Hemisphere.
Are there circumpolar constellations on the equator?
No, circumpolar constellations are those that never set below the horizon as viewed from a certain latitude. On the equator, all constellations are visible at some point during the year but none are permanently circumpolar.
How do you know you are in the Southern Hemisphere?
You can determine you are in the Southern Hemisphere if the sun is to the north at midday, certain constellations like the Southern Cross are visible in the night sky, and the seasons are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere (e.g., summer in January).
Why do constellations change with seasons?
Constellations appear to change with the seasons because Earth's orbit around the sun causes us to see different parts of the night sky during different times of the year. As Earth moves, the position of the stars relative to the sun changes, causing different constellations to become visible at different times.
