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Seen from northern latitudes what is the location of the star Polaris?
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∙ 11y ago
Polaris, the North Star, would only appear overhead if you were standing at the North Pole. From my location near Sacramento, CA, the star Polaris is visible about 40 degrees above the horizon, and is always in the same place. It does not appear to move.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoPolaris is situated near the north celestial pole, that is, the point in the sky toward which
the earth's north pole points. It follows that Polaris' observed elevation above the northern
horizon is about equal to the observer's north latitude (latitude north of the equator).
The highest possible altitude for any sky object is 90 degrees ... the point directly overhead, or
the "zenith". Since Polaris' altitude is roughly equal to the observer's north latitude, it appears
overhead when the observer's latitude is 90 degrees north, i.e., at the north pole.
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∙ 13y agoIf you're anywhere on the earth's northern Hemisphere, then yes. Polaris appears
to essentially not move at all during the night, and it continues not moving during
the rest of the 24 hours, even when daylight arrives. You simply can't see it when
the sun is up and you're surrounded by air.
If you were to take a spin in an aircraft or a rocket that could lift you 50 miles or so
off of the earth's surface, above most of the air, then you could see the stars,
including Polaris, even when the sun is in the sky.
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∙ 14y agoThe coordinates are :- 02h 31m 48.7s, +89° 15′ 51″
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∙ 13y agoApproximate . . . 90° north.
More precisely . . . + 89° 18' 33"
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∙ 13y agoWithin about 1/3 degree of your northern latitude,
wherever you're observing the pole star from.
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∙ 14y agoThe declination of Polaris is 89.4 degrees north. Approximately? Approximately 90 degrees north.
Polaris isn't EXACTLY at the pole, but it's pretty darn close!
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∙ 11y agoAbove the northern horizon
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∙ 7y agoYes, mostly.
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∙ 12y agoYes.
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What month can Polaris be seen?
In the northern hemisphere Polaris can be seen in any month of the year.
Can polaris only be seen in the Northern Hemisphere while winter?
On any night of the year, Polaris can be seen from the northern hemisphere and cannot be seen from the southern one. (Assuming the sky is clear in the north.)
Is it true of false that the northern hemisphere experiences winter when earth is farthest from the sun?
No,it hits the southern hemisphere directly in the winter of the northern hemisphere. Otherwise it would be summertime in the northern hemisphere. -Monicalovesu
What exactly is the north star?
It is a star called Polaris. It is not a particularly bright star. It is important though. As seen from the Northern Hemisphere, it is normally seen to be in the same location and all other stars appear to rotate around that point.
Can Polaris can only be seen in the northern hemisphere during the winter?
No. All year long.
Why can Aurora not seen in the Philippines?
Because it's too far South- the Aurora Borealis can only be seen in the far Northern latitudes.
Which star can be seen anywhere in the northern hemisphere on any night of the year?
Polaris, the pole star.
Is it true that you can see Polaris only can bee seen in the Northern Hemisphere?
Yes, it is true.
What is the altitude of Polaris if your latitude is 41 degrees south?
You would never see Polaris there because it would always be 41 degrees or more below the northern horizon. On the other hand you can see many fine stars and constellations that are never seen in North Europe or the north of the USA and Canada.
Where can you see Draco the constellation in Queensland?
The constellation Draco cannot be seen anywhere in Queensland, as it is visible only from northern latitudes.
What information does the latitude of a location tell you?
It can tell you the angle on the surface of the Earth between the equator and that place, and also the approximate altitude of Polaris above the Northern horizon as seen from that place at any hour on a clear night.
Why would constellations near polaris be seen all year round by people in the northern hemisphere?
Also known as the North Star, Polaris, is located within one degree of the north celestial pole - the point of Earth's axis of rotation. This means that the Earth's (geographic) north pole is pointing almost exactly to the point in the sky where Polaris is located. For this reason, Polaris can be seen by anyone in the northern hemisphere throughout the year.
