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Why is the constellation Lyra visible to an observer at midnight in July but not midnight in December?
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Is Libra 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.
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.
What season does the constellation Virgo appear?
The constellation Virgo is visible in all seasons, if you are between the latitudes of +80° and −80°. It is best visible at 9pm during the month of May.
When is Virgo best viewed?
Virgo the constellation is best visible at 21:00 (9 pm) during the month of May.
Can you see Virgo constellation in Canada?
There are many popular constellations that are visible from Canada. Popular constellations include the big and little dipper for example.
Which statement best explains why Lyra is visible to an observer in New York State at midnight in July but not visible at midnight in December?
lyra spins on it's axis
Why is lyra visible to an observer new York at midnight in July but not visible at midnight in December?
Because Lyra is near the plane of the ecliptic and therefore is on the other side of the Sun in December (in the daytime sky).
What Motion causes the constellation Orion to be visible at midnight from New York state in winter but not in summer?
Earth in its orbit.
When is the constellation Leo visible in the Gillette area?
The brightest star in the constellation Leo is Regulus. It will rise shortly before midnight, and be high in the sky at dawn. You can download the free open-source planetarium program Stellarium (see link) to see when planets and constellations are visible.
What time of year is the constellation cetus visible?
The constellation Cetus is visible during the month of November.
The Virgo constellation is visible between what latitudes?
The constellation Virgo is visible at latitudes between +80° and −80°.
Why are the constellations not visible all year?
In simple terms, if a star or constellation is below the horizon, you can't see it. Another thing to think about: If a constellation is high in the sky at midnight tonight, then six months from now, it will be behind the sun at noon !
Where is the Pegasus constellation?
The constellation of Pegasus is in the northern sky. It is usually visible in summer, and is near the constellation of Andromeda.
What constellation is most visible from Canada?
The absolute most common constellation is cancer
What season does the constellation Hercules visible?
It is visible in the summer, in the Northern Hemisphere.
Why does the Leo constellation only show in summer and spring?
From the central USA, the entire constellation of Leo is visible at some time of night frommid-September, through fall, winter, spring, and early summer, until early August.For 12:00 midnight stargazers, Leo is visible from late December until mid-May.If you can't see Leo on a night within these ranges of dates, then either the sky is cloudy,or else you need to consider a different time of night.
What are the most visible constellation?
The most visible constellation year-round is the Big Dipper. in winter, it is probly orion in summer, its probablyyy scorpius
