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Why are the constellations that appear in the winter sky different from those in the summer sky?
As the earth orbits the sun over the course of a full year, the side of earth in darkness (night) will face out toward a different direction. The winter constellations are those that are in line extending from the sun through earth out into the galaxy during winter, and the summer constellations are those on the opposite side of the sun. Therefore, during different seasons you are actually seeing different parts of the universe due to earth orbiting the sun.
Why constellations might be seen in the summer sky but not in the winter sky?
Because in the summer the constellation would be in the daytime sky.
Why are the constellations seen as in the summer sky different than those in the winter sky?
The winter night sky is the opposite direction from the summer night sky. The constellations you see in winter are on the other side of the sun in summer, so you would only see them in summer during a total solar eclipse.
Is Cassiopeia a winter or summer constellation?
It is both, as Cassiopeia is one of the constellations that can be seen all year round.
Why does the constellation change possition in the night sky?
The constellations change position because of the same reason the days range in length from summer to winter. The Earth's tilt and wobble. The constellations stay in the same place in the sky, but every day the Earth moves while the tilt stays the same, leaving it to appear that the constellations have moved. (It's better to understand with a picture..)
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.
Which motion causes some constellations to be visible in New York State only during winter nights and other constellations to be visible only during summer nights?
Earth rotates on its axis.
Why does the sun appear more in the summer than the winter?
because of the revolution
Which constellations can you see in the summer?
In the northern hemisphere the constellations on the meridian on June 21 have a right ascension of 18 hours, and constellations from 15 to 18 hours can be seen in summer evenings. They are not as bright as the winter constellations. The main ones are Boötes (main star Arcturus), Corona Borealis, Serpens Caput, Libra, Hercules and Ophiuchus. In the southern sky, Scorpio (main star Antares). In the summer the circumpolar constellations like Cassiopeia, Ursa Major, Perseus and Draco can be seen although not in their usual winter positions.
What is the location of the winter constellation?
There are handful of constellations thought of as "Winter constellations" - you would have to specify the name of the constellation.
Why can't you see winter constellations in the summer?
The Earth is tilted. As it goes around the sun we see different areas of the sky during the year.
If you could see stars in the daytime what constellation would you see at noon on a winter day?
Great question - you would see the same constellations in the sky on a Winter day that you would see in the sky on a Summer night. And there are too many to mention here - almost 40+ constellations.
