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You can't see all constellations at a specific time because of the Earth's rotation and its orbit around the Sun. As the Earth rotates, different parts of the sky become visible throughout the night. Additionally, as the Earth orbits the Sun, some constellations are only visible during certain seasons, while others are obscured by the Sun's light. This means that the visibility of constellations changes over the course of the year.

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Is there a place on earth where no constellations are circumpolar?

No, all locations on Earth have constellations that are circumpolar, meaning they never dip below the horizon. The specific constellations will vary depending on the observer's latitude.


Where is the constellation located in the sky?

Constellations are like patterns formed by stars in the night sky. They can be seen from different locations on Earth depending on the time of year and time of night. Their position in the sky changes as Earth orbits the Sun. Astronomers divide the sky into different regions based on coordinates like right ascension and declination to locate specific constellations.


Can you see the same constellations all the time?

No, you cannot see the same constellations all the time. The visibility of constellations changes throughout the year due to the Earth's orbit around the Sun, which shifts our perspective of the night sky. Additionally, your location on Earth affects which constellations are visible; some are only seen from certain hemispheres.


Why cant you see all constellations throughout the year?

As we orbit the sun certain constellations are actually in the sky during the day. It is then too bright to see them. If you put a lamp in the middle of a room and stared at it, it would be difficult to see what is behind it, but if you turn around the things that are behind you are easy to see. If you then go to the other side of the lamp, now the things that were easy to see are hard to see because the lamp is in front of them and the things that you couldn't see originally you can see very easily. That is how it is with different constellations as we go around the sun. At different times of year you can see different constellations. Whatever time of year it is, at that time every year, the same constellations are visible.


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.

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Is there a place on earth where no constellations are circumpolar?

No, all locations on Earth have constellations that are circumpolar, meaning they never dip below the horizon. The specific constellations will vary depending on the observer's latitude.


Where is the constellation located in the sky?

Constellations are like patterns formed by stars in the night sky. They can be seen from different locations on Earth depending on the time of year and time of night. Their position in the sky changes as Earth orbits the Sun. Astronomers divide the sky into different regions based on coordinates like right ascension and declination to locate specific constellations.


Can you see the same constellations all the time?

No, you cannot see the same constellations all the time. The visibility of constellations changes throughout the year due to the Earth's orbit around the Sun, which shifts our perspective of the night sky. Additionally, your location on Earth affects which constellations are visible; some are only seen from certain hemispheres.


Why cant you see all constellations throughout the year?

As we orbit the sun certain constellations are actually in the sky during the day. It is then too bright to see them. If you put a lamp in the middle of a room and stared at it, it would be difficult to see what is behind it, but if you turn around the things that are behind you are easy to see. If you then go to the other side of the lamp, now the things that were easy to see are hard to see because the lamp is in front of them and the things that you couldn't see originally you can see very easily. That is how it is with different constellations as we go around the sun. At different times of year you can see different constellations. Whatever time of year it is, at that time every year, the same constellations are visible.


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.


Are all-stars constellations?

Constellations are patterns of stars, so stars cannot be constellations.


Which constellations can be seen all year?

The circumpolar constellations


Do all constellations rise and set?

Yes - EVERYTHING in the sky rises and sets, because Earth rotates on it's axis.


What are the dates in which the constellation can be seen?

The dates in which a constellation can be seen depend on its position in the night sky and the time of year. Different constellations are visible at different times throughout the year, so it's best to consult a star chart or stargazing app to find out when a specific constellation can be seen.


What constellations are visible from Earth?

There are 88 recognized constellations visible from Earth. Some of the most famous ones include Orion, Ursa Major, Scorpius, and Cassiopeia. The visibility of constellations varies depending on the time of year and your location on Earth.


What constellations aren't in our galaxy?

All the constellations that we see, and there are 88 of them, are all in our galaxy, the Milky Way.


Which galaxy are the constellations in?

All constellations are within our galaxy - The Milky Way.