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Why do you think some constellations can not be seen in the summer?
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They recede from sight due to the rotation of the earth at these times.
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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.
Are some constellations noticeable?
Yes, all constellations have at least some stars that can be seen with the unaided eye.
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.
Why are some constellations visible during winter months and not during the summer?
Because the constellations that are visible during winter are on the other side of the sun during the summer. During the year the earth spins around the sun like a big satellite. So while the earth is constantly moving, the distance that the stars are away from us cause them to look stationary from our point of view some constellations can only be seen a few months out of the year.
What are some constellations seen in Missouri?
Technically, constellations are in the sky - not in Missouri, however, if you live in Missouri you can see the same constellations most Americans, Asians & Europeans are able to see.
True or false some constellations are seen only in certain seasons?
true
Why aren't all constellations visible all year?
Circumpolar constellations are visible all year long, depending on where you are viewing them from. At the north pole, or the south pole, some constellations are visible year-round, these are the circumpolar constellations. On the equator, there are no circumpolar constellations because of the earths rotation, that is why circumpolar constellations are at the "poles". Some of the circumpolar constellations can also be viewed from other parts of the same hemisphere, such as the big dipper and the little dipper, although they are circumpolar, they are also seen in other parts of the northern hemisphere. Circumpolar constellations in the northern hemisphere, will never be seen at the south pole, and vice versa. I hope this helped.
Why some constellations cannot be seen in the summer?
First - Earth goes around the sun once a year. Every night, when Earth turns away from the sun, we see a particular area of space and the stars there. As Earth moves around the sun, we see different parts of space, and different patterns of stars as they come into view. The constellations we see in the summer, are then behind the sun in winter and vice versa ! Does that help?
How many official constellations have astronomer's identified?
88 official constellations - but there are also some asterisms up there too. Asterisms are patterns of stars that aren't official constellations like, The Big Dipper, Orion's Belt, The Summer Triangle, etc.
Why aren't circumpolar constellations visible all year long?
Circumpolar constellations are visible all year long, depending on where you are viewing them from. At the north pole, or the south pole, some constellations are visible year-round, these are the circumpolar constellations. On the equator, there are no circumpolar constellations because of the earths rotation, that is why circumpolar constellations are at the "poles". Some of the circumpolar constellations can also be viewed from other parts of the same hemisphere, such as the big dipper and the little dipper, although they are circumpolar, they are also seen in other parts of the northern hemisphere. Circumpolar constellations in the northern hemisphere, will never be seen at the south pole, and vice versa. I hope this helped.
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 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.
