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Who is Orion in the zodiac?
Orion is not a constellation included in the zodiac. The Sun does not pass through this sign and it is not on the ecliptic. Orion was a great hunter in Greek mythology.
What star sign is Orion?
Orion is a constellation - not a star sign. "Signs" are the constellations along the ecliptic, or better known as the zodiac.
Is Orion a zodiac sign?
No, it is not a zodiac sign. Zodiac signs are those that encircle the ecliptic, the apparent path of the Sun and stars in the sky.
How many constellations are circumpolar?
There's no answer to this question, because the definition of circumpolar depends on where you are. If you're at the pole, all the constellations you can see are circumpolar. If you're on the equator, there are no circumpolar constellations.
Which is the bright star i can see in the sky in August?
Completely depends on where in the World you are. If off to one side of Orion - probably Sirius. If on the ecliptic (line of the sun through the zodiac) probably Venus
Can circumpolar stars be included in the zodiac?
No. The Zodiac are 12 constellations that lie in the plane of the ecliptic; circumpolar ("moving around the pole") stars are well above or below the ecliptic.
Is Libra circumpolar?
No, circumpolar constellations are close to the pole and never "set".Libra is close to the equator and is also on the ecliptic, the apparent path of the sun.
Who is Orion in the zodiac?
Orion is not a constellation included in the zodiac. The Sun does not pass through this sign and it is not on the ecliptic. Orion was a great hunter in Greek mythology.
What star sign is Orion?
Orion is a constellation - not a star sign. "Signs" are the constellations along the ecliptic, or better known as the zodiac.
Is a circumpolar constellation?
No. All circumpolar constellations are found near the celestial poles. Because of their proximity to the poles, they never disappear from view. Sagittarius is on the ecliptic and thus (like all other zodiac constellations) not close enough to the poles to render it circumpolar.
Do circumpolar stars rise in the east?
No they do not. By definition circumpolar stars do not "rise". They are above the observer's horizon at all times.
Does the moon ever appear in Orions belt?
No - the moon travels along the same path that the sun and planets travel - the ecliptic. Orion's belt is too far below the ecliptic.
Is Orion a zodiac sign?
No, it is not a zodiac sign. Zodiac signs are those that encircle the ecliptic, the apparent path of the Sun and stars in the sky.
What characteristic classifies a constellation as circumpolar?
Circumpolar, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. Technically, a circumpolar constellation is one that never sets, but just goes around the elevated pole. That's the north star Polaris in the northern hemisphere, or the blank spot of space above the south pole. This, however, depends on your latitude; the higher your latitude, the more constellations are "circumpolar" for you. I live near Sacramento, CA, USA, at latitude about 38 degrees north, so any constellation within 38 degrees of Polaris is "circumpolar" for me. That includes constellations such as Ursa Major, Cassiopeia, and Draco, but not constellations like Orion.
Is Orion a circumpolar?
No. All circumpolar constellations are found near the celestial poles. Because of their proximity to the poles, they never disappear from view. Sagittarius is on the ecliptic and thus (like all other zodiac constellations) not close enough to the poles to render it circumpolar.
Are there circumpolar constellations on the equator?
No there are no circumpolar constellations on the equator.
How many constellations are circumpolar?
There's no answer to this question, because the definition of circumpolar depends on where you are. If you're at the pole, all the constellations you can see are circumpolar. If you're on the equator, there are no circumpolar constellations.
