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Why do stars in constellations move?
All of the stars in the Milky Way Galaxy are moving... however, we, in our lifetime, will never notice the constellations changing.
What is a circumpolar contellation?
They're constellations which appear around the celestial poles, which never seem to rise or set.
What causes constalations?
constellations are just pictures that the stars seem to be arranged in from our viewpoint on Earth. Because of this, constellation aren't actually objects, they're just what we see. What we see as constellations are individual stars that seem to form a picture (But probably aren't very close to each other.
Why do Constellations seem to move in the sky each night because?
Because the stars do not move, but on the other hand, the Earth does. Therefore, sometimes you will not see the same constellations in the same place every night.
Why do constellations change shape?
The actual boundaries of the constellations do not change, but because all stars are moving, the shapes appear to change. e.g. Ursa Major (the Big Dipper) will be a different shape in 100,000 years as the stars that comprise it are all moving relative to each other.
All of the constellations appear to be moving because what is moving?
Because of Earth's rotation.
Why do constellations appear to be moving in the sky over the period of several hours?
the constellations aren't moving, we are. the earth is constantly rotating giving us day and night
In which direction do most constellations move.?
THE CONSTELLATIONS DON'T MOVE. THE EARTH DOES AND THAT IS WHY WE HUMANS THINK IT'S MOVING WHEN THEY ARE NOT.
Why do constellations seem to move in different directions?
They don't - why do you think they do?
Why do stars in constellations move?
All of the stars in the Milky Way Galaxy are moving... however, we, in our lifetime, will never notice the constellations changing.
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.
Constellations seem to move in the sky each night because of Earth's?
...rotation.
What are groups of stars whose positions in the sky seem to change as Earth moves?
Constellations
Why do willy wagtails always seem to be moving?
why do willy wag tails always seem to be moving
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.
Why does the little dipper appear to move?
since earth rotates, the constellations will seem to move across the sky.
What is a circumpolar contellation?
They're constellations which appear around the celestial poles, which never seem to rise or set.
