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What causes constellations to change position throughout the night?
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Why the arrangement of the constellations doesn't change throughout the seasons?
The stars in the sky don't change, just our position under them.
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.
Do constellations look the same when viewed from anywhere in space?
They change with your position, but because of the distances involved, you have to move Light years for there to be much change.
Why do the constellations change its position?
The Earth moves on it axis, West to East. As the Earth moves, you see different parts of space so therefor see different constellations. Hope it answered your question!!
What causes the position of a constellation to appear to change over a period of several hours?
On a daily basis, the rotation of the Earth. On a seasonal basis, the motion of the Earth around the sun. Over the long term ... they're all independently moving around the center of the galaxy.
The fact that the position of the constellations seems to change throughout the year is?
Earth is revolving....
The fact that the position of the constellations seems to change throughout the year is evidence that?
the earth is revolving
Why the arrangement of the constellations doesn't change throughout the seasons?
The stars in the sky don't change, just our position under them.
Does the constellation Eridanus change from hour to hour and if so what direction does it move in?
No, the constellations appear to be moving but it is the earth that is rotating around the constellations. The constellations rise and set but they dont change position.
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.
The fact that the constellations seem to change throughout the year is proof that what is happening?
It's proof that the Earth is rotating.
The fact that the position of the constellations seems?
every celestial object is moving in its own axis. whole universe is under going change of position.
Do constellations look the same when viewed from anywhere in space?
They change with your position, but because of the distances involved, you have to move Light years for there to be much change.
What causes the position of the sun and shadows to change throughout the day?
The rotation of the earth causes the appearance of the changing location of the sun across the sky. The change in shadows caused by sunlight are an extention of the geometery involved.
What causes an object to change position?
motion
Why do the constellations change its position?
The Earth moves on it axis, West to East. As the Earth moves, you see different parts of space so therefor see different constellations. Hope it answered your question!!
Why do constellations change with seasons?
why do they change
