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Why do constellations appear to be in different places at different times of the year?
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∙ 12y ago
This is due to the rotation of the Earth and moon. Sometimes, you may have been able to see constellations, but the moon blocked them. Other times, the spinning of the Earth may let you see a constellation at one moment, then not the next. (This is not true. I meant to say that you can see it one day, but not the next day.) For example, a constellation could be seen for a week straight, then suddenly not be seen the next day.
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What is the uses of constlation?
Constellations are used for navigating. Since different constellations appear in different parts of the world at different times of the year, if you know the approximate time of the year you can figure out where you are by the constellations.
Why do you see different constellations at different points of the year?
The sun is always in different places at different times.
What are some seasonal constellations?
Most constellations are seasonal, meaning they appear in the sky during reasonable evening hours only at certain times of the year. For example, Orion is a popular winter constellation. Only circumpolar constellations are not seasonal.
Do you see the same constellations every day?
No - as Earth goes around the sun, we see different parts of space and different patterns of stars as they come into view. Different constellations are visible during different times of the year.
How come star constellations stay the same but planets are seen in different places at different times?
The constellations are so much further than the planets are. If you look at some tall buildings against a distant landmark, as you move the distance between the buildings seems to change much more than the distance between them and the landmark.
What is the uses of constlation?
Constellations are used for navigating. Since different constellations appear in different parts of the world at different times of the year, if you know the approximate time of the year you can figure out where you are by the constellations.
Why do you see different constellations at different points of the year?
The sun is always in different places at different times.
Why you see different constellations at different times in the year?
because the world is in different places around the sun at different times of the year therefore you would see different constalations
Why do you see different constellation at different times?
Because the times differs from the constellations.
How does the earth's affect our view of the constellations in the night?
The Earth's rotation causes the constellations in the night sky to appear to move across the horizon. This rotation causes the constellations to rise and set at different times throughout the year, leading to different constellations being visible during different seasons. Additionally, the Earth's atmosphere can cause the stars to twinkle and appear less bright or crisp, depending on factors such as air pollution or atmospheric conditions.
What are some seasonal constellations?
Most constellations are seasonal, meaning they appear in the sky during reasonable evening hours only at certain times of the year. For example, Orion is a popular winter constellation. Only circumpolar constellations are not seasonal.
When were constellations found by scientists?
They were all found at different times, there is no exact date
Do you see the same constellations every day?
No - as Earth goes around the sun, we see different parts of space and different patterns of stars as they come into view. Different constellations are visible during different times of the year.
How come star constellations stay the same but planets are seen in different places at different times?
The constellations are so much further than the planets are. If you look at some tall buildings against a distant landmark, as you move the distance between the buildings seems to change much more than the distance between them and the landmark.
Why are constellations seen in different places at different times?
There are two reasons. First, the Earth is rotating, so over the course of a night they seem to move across the sky. Second, the Earth is orbiting the sun, so we are looking at different parts of the sky throughout the year. However, at the same time on the same date of the year, you will see the constellations in the same places. So you can tell the time of year and even the time of night by looking at them.
Do you have see the same stars and constellations at different times of the year?
Yes we do, we all see the same star every night. But if you are in a certain spot you can see the constellations. Not all can see the constellations. If you can you are very lucky.
How many constellations can you find in the night star?
At different times of night and in different seasons of the year, I can find about 30 of them.
