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Why an observer in the southern hemisphere cannot see the star polaris?
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Polaris is always below the horizon, to an observer in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Can People In Rome See The Southern Lights?
Rome, the capital of Italy, is in the northern hemisphere. You cannot see the Southern Lights from the northern hemisphere.
When ursa minor appears?
Ursa Minor (also known as the Little Bear) is visible year-round in the Northern Hemisphere. It cannot be seen from the Southern Hemisphere. Within this constellation is an asterism called the Little Dipper. The last star in the handle of the Little Dipper is the North Star, officially called Polaris. If you can see the North Star, you can see the Little Dipper and you are looking at Ursa Minor.
Can you see Polaris from any point on earth?
No. Polaris cannot be seen at any point (0.5 degrees) south of the equator.
Do tornadoes travel counter clockwise?
Something cannot travel counter clockwise. Tornadoes usually travel in a weterly direction. Tornadoes that occur in the northern hemisphere usually spin counterclockwise, while those in the southern hemisphere usually spin clockwise.
What are the constellations seen in the southern hemisphere?
The main circumpolar constellations, which cannot be seen from the Northern hemisphere are Carina, Centaurus (Centaur) and Crux (Southern Cross). Carina is part of what used to be Argo Navis, a large ship, but has since been divided into three smaller constellations, Carina (the keel), Puppis (the poop deck) and Vela (the sails). Hydra (Snake), Pavo (Peacock), Musca (Fly), Apus (Bird) and Chamaeleon are some smaller ones which might be mainly or exclusively visible in the South. Most of the other constellations can be seen at some time during the year from the Northern hemisphere, although countries far north may not see them.
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.)
Can cygnus be seen by the southern hemisphere?
No you cannot it is only seen in the northern hemisphere.
Where is Antarctica in the northern hemisphere?
The Northern Hemisphere is the only one of the four hemispheres that cannot claim Antarctica. It is located in the Southern Hemisphere, the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
Can People In Rome See The Southern Lights?
Rome, the capital of Italy, is in the northern hemisphere. You cannot see the Southern Lights from the northern hemisphere.
What climate is found in the northern hemisphere?
There is such a wide variety of climates that this question cannot be answered. There are as many climates here as in the southern hemisphere.
Is there any spot on earth where the north star cannot be seen?
Entire southern hemisphere.
What major cities are in the northern hemisphere?
There are many countries with many cities in the southern hemisphere.Australia: Canberra.New Zealand: Auckland.
Why is it spring in Australia but autumn in England?
Unless England moves to the southern hemisphere it cannot be any other way. England is in the northern hemisphere and Australia is in the southern hemisphere and, with the tilt of the earths axis, the southern hemisphere is tilted slightly away from the sun and the northern hemisphere is tilted slightly towards the sun.
Can you see northern lights in Malaysia?
No you cannot, because we are in the southern hemisphere, hence the northern name...
Where in Australia can you view Aurora australis?
No, you cannot see Polaris, the North Star, from Australia, which is in the southern hemisphere. In fact, it would be difficult to see Polaris from anyplace south of about 10 degrees north latitude, because objects close to the horizon are difficult to see.
When ursa minor appears?
Ursa Minor (also known as the Little Bear) is visible year-round in the Northern Hemisphere. It cannot be seen from the Southern Hemisphere. Within this constellation is an asterism called the Little Dipper. The last star in the handle of the Little Dipper is the North Star, officially called Polaris. If you can see the North Star, you can see the Little Dipper and you are looking at Ursa Minor.
When can you see Draco?
The best time to see the constellation Draco is in July around 9 PM local time in the Northern Hemisphere. Draco cannot be seen in the Southern Hemisphere.
