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When the sun rises it is located in the constellation Gemini When the sun sets later that same day it will be?
in the constellation Taurus.
How far is Gemini from the sun?
Gemini is a constellation, not a specific object in the sky.
The constellation Gemini is only visible from Earth for several months of the year because?
When the Sun is "in" the constellation of Gemini, that means that from our point of view Gemini is on the other side of the Sun, and is only "visible" while the Sun is up.
Why can't you see the constellation Gemini during the summer?
The earth is on the east side of the sun (summer) and when that is so, the constellation Gemini is on the west side of the sun. The sun is blocking the view of the constellation Gemini.
Does Gemini orbit the sun?
No. "Gemini" can refer to two different things; the constellation, or the 2nd generation US spacecraft.The constellation Gemini is a pattern of stars in the sky; it isn't one thing, and it is composed of several stars at varying distances from the Sun. The constellation Gemini is represented as the "twins".The Gemini spacecraft came after the 1st generation "Mercury" capsules, which carried a single astronaut. The Gemini spacecraft carried, as the name implies, two astronauts. The Gemini spacecraft orbited the Earth.
In what constellation is the sun located on July 1st each year?
Ah, what a wonderfully curious question! On July 1st each year, the Sun dances gracefully in the constellation called Gemini, nestled among the stars and shining its warm light on our Earth. Isn't it magical how the universe brings us these moments of celestial beauty?
How long the sun remains at one constellation?
It depends on the constellation, as they are different widths. The widest is Virgo, at 42º. Because the year is 365 days and a circle is 360º, each degree approximates one day that the Sun rises in that constellation, so the Sun rises in Virgo for just over 42 days. The narrowest constellation is Scorpio. At only 5º of the zodiac, the Sun rises in Scorpio a bit over 5 days, statistically.
Is Gemini visible all year?
No. For the Sun to be "in" one of the constellations means that the constellation is BEHIND the Sun, and so invisible. Any constellation is, on average, visible for 9 months of the year, with the 3 months of non-visibility being centered on that constellation.
How bright is Gemini compared to the sun?
Gemini, one of the brightest of the constellations, is about 882 times dimmer than the Sun. It contains several bright stars, with the two brightest stars being Castor and Pollux. Despite being bright in the night sky, Gemini is not as bright as the Sun.
What are the months when no part of the constellation Gemini is visible at anytime?
The Sun passes through Gemini in the first half of July each year so Gemini cannot be see for 6-8 weeks either side of this time.
Where can you see the constellation Gemini in north America?
Gemini is located just up and to the left of Orion during the early evening hours of February and March. Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Our Sun transits through Gemini starting at the end of June through the end of July.
What season is good to find the constellation Gemini?
Gemini is located just up and to the left of Orion during the early evening hours of February and March. Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Our Sun transits through Gemini starting at the end of June through the end of July.
