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Orion is not a constellation included in the zodiac. The Sun does not pass through this sign and it is not on the ecliptic. Orion was a great hunter in Greek mythology.

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Is Orion a zodiac constellation?

No, Orion is not a zodiac constellation. The zodiac constellations are a specific group of 12 constellations that lie along the ecliptic, the apparent path of the sun across the sky. Orion, while a prominent constellation, is not part of the zodiac.


Is Orion a zodiac sign?

No, Orion is not a zodiac sign. It is a prominent constellation in the night sky, named after a mythological hunter in Greek mythology. The zodiac signs are a separate set of constellations that the sun passes through in its annual journey across the sky.


What star sign is Orion?

Orion is a constellation - not a star sign. "Signs" are the constellations along the ecliptic, or better known as the zodiac.


What are 4 constellations that are not found in the zodiac?

The zodiac is the collection of constellations around the meridian that are familiar astrological signs (capricorn, virgo, taurus, aries, leo, etc.) There are many constellations in both the northern and southern hemispheres that are not part of the zodiac. Some that you may have heard of in the northern hemisphere include Orion, the big and little dippers (formerly Ursa Major and Ursa Minor), and Cassiopeia.


What is the difference between Orion and the Orion nebula?

Orion is a constellation made up in the minds of the ancients to represent "Orion" a hunter in mythology. The Orion Nebula is a diffuse nebula located south or Orion's belt. It is an area of extensive star formation. It is only called Orion Nebula as it is seen within the constellation of Orion. See related questions

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What is the zodiac sign for the constellation Orion?

Orion is not one of the constellations associated with signs of the zodiac, so it does not have any zodiac sign. It is close to both Taurus and Gemini. Orion represents a hunter but it is not a sign of the zodiac.


Is Orion a zodiac constellation?

No, Orion is not a zodiac constellation. The zodiac constellations are a specific group of 12 constellations that lie along the ecliptic, the apparent path of the sun across the sky. Orion, while a prominent constellation, is not part of the zodiac.


What day to be born to be an Orion?

Orion is not one of the 12 zodiac signs, so there is no date to be born on to be an Orion. It is near both Taurus and Gemini in the night sky.


Is Orion a zodiac sign?

No, Orion is not a zodiac sign. It is a prominent constellation in the night sky, named after a mythological hunter in Greek mythology. The zodiac signs are a separate set of constellations that the sun passes through in its annual journey across the sky.


What star sign is Orion?

Orion is a constellation - not a star sign. "Signs" are the constellations along the ecliptic, or better known as the zodiac.


Does Orion have a zodiac sign?

No. The zodiac signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.


What is a constellation not in the zodiac?

There are 88 official constellations, so 76 are not part of the zodiac. Some of them include Indus, Camelopardalis, Orion, Lepus, Lyra and Corona Australis.


What is the neighbor of Taurus?

The neighbor of Taurus in the zodiac is Aries, which comes before Taurus, and Gemini, which comes after Taurus.


What are 4 constellations that are not found in the zodiac?

The zodiac is the collection of constellations around the meridian that are familiar astrological signs (capricorn, virgo, taurus, aries, leo, etc.) There are many constellations in both the northern and southern hemispheres that are not part of the zodiac. Some that you may have heard of in the northern hemisphere include Orion, the big and little dippers (formerly Ursa Major and Ursa Minor), and Cassiopeia.


How many constlettions does the Orion have?

One.Orion doesn't "have constellations". Orion is a constellation.


What is the difference between Orion and the Orion nebula?

Orion is a constellation made up in the minds of the ancients to represent "Orion" a hunter in mythology. The Orion Nebula is a diffuse nebula located south or Orion's belt. It is an area of extensive star formation. It is only called Orion Nebula as it is seen within the constellation of Orion. See related questions


Where on Orion is rigel?

Rigel is located in the constellation of Orion. It is the brightest star in the Orion constellation and can be seen as the left foot of the giant in Orion.