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During the day, the Sun is out and brightens the sky. Since the Sun is so close to Earth (compared to the stars we see at night), the Sun's light overpowers the light coming from the distant stars. However, at night the Sun's light is not present to wash out the light from the stars, so the stars can finally be seen. The constellations that one sees at night arises from the groupings of various stars.
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Are all constellations visible all the time?
No. As we orbit the Sun different constellations become visible, but we can only see them when it is dark. Constellations are in the sky during daylight, but the Sun is so bright, we cannot see them. A few months after that, they start to be visible in the evenings and soon at night, by which time other constellations are in daylight and cannot be seen. You will see any constellation at the same time of year, every year. So the constellations you see in the night sky tonight are the same as the ones you will see on this date in any other year. The only thing that will differ is where the Moon and planets are.
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.
Why can we only see some constellations during the spring and summer months?
Those constellations that lie in the plane in which Earth orbits the Sun (the ecliptic) are only visible in the night sky when Earth is on their side of the Sun.
What consrellations are in your night sky?
There are a total of 88 constellations. Which constellations you can see at any one moment depends on the time of the year, the time of the night, and your geographic lattitude.
Why are some constellations only visible in the winter?
As Earth orbits the sun - it takes one year to get around it - we see different parts of space and different patterns of stars, as Earth turns away from the sun every night. The constellations we see on a night in summer, are behind the Sun during the winter.
Why are constellations always visible?
They aren't - you can't see them in the daytime... only night time.
When do you see constellations?
in the night sky
Are all constellations visible all the time?
No. As we orbit the Sun different constellations become visible, but we can only see them when it is dark. Constellations are in the sky during daylight, but the Sun is so bright, we cannot see them. A few months after that, they start to be visible in the evenings and soon at night, by which time other constellations are in daylight and cannot be seen. You will see any constellation at the same time of year, every year. So the constellations you see in the night sky tonight are the same as the ones you will see on this date in any other year. The only thing that will differ is where the Moon and planets are.
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.
Why can we only see some constellations during the spring and summer months?
Those constellations that lie in the plane in which Earth orbits the Sun (the ecliptic) are only visible in the night sky when Earth is on their side of the Sun.
Why dont you see all constellations at one night?
We can only see half of the sky at one time. And in the morning or the evening,it's too bright to see stars.
What consrellations are in your night sky?
There are a total of 88 constellations. Which constellations you can see at any one moment depends on the time of the year, the time of the night, and your geographic lattitude.
Why are some constellations only visible in the winter?
As Earth orbits the sun - it takes one year to get around it - we see different parts of space and different patterns of stars, as Earth turns away from the sun every night. The constellations we see on a night in summer, are behind the Sun during the winter.
Do all the constellations have mythical tales?
Yes...all the constellations that we know about do have mythical tales. But the universe is made of millions of constellations. Most of these, we cannot even reach or see. But yes the ones that you see on a clear night do.
What season are the constellations can be seen?
Every season - we see the constellations throughout the year, every night, every week, every month.
Are the stars the same at night as day?
Not enough to notice. Each star has its own "proper motion", and some of the stars are clipping right along - but they are mostly so far away that you wouldn't notice the changes even over several lifetimes. One of the major exceptions is Barnard's Star, which is moving QUITE rapidly, and is close enough that the difference can be measured over the course of a few decades. But "night to night"? No. Anything that moves appreciably over the course of a few nights is within our solar system. Planets do; not only are the other planets moving, but the Earth is moving as well. About the only other thing that you'll notice moving from night to night would be a comet.
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.
