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In St. Catherine's, you're at virtually the same identical latitude as the place where I became acquainted with the stars and constellations while growing up ... in Rochester, New York. On some night of the year or other, you can see all of the stars and constellations whose declinations are greater than about - 42 degrees, or almost 3/4 of the entire sky, including all the constellations of the zodiac. At any time on anynight of the year, you can see all of the stars and constellations whose declinations are greater than about + 48 degrees, or about 1/4 of the entire sky. (That assumes that the sky is clear, and you have a clear view of it, right down to the horizon.) Pick up some cheap star charts and start looking up. Here are some great constellations and parts-of-constellations to start with ... they have distinctly recognizable patterns, formed by bright stars. -- Big and Small Dippers, (The North Star at the end of the Little Dipper) -- Cassiopeia (the big ' W ') -- Bootes (the big ice-cream cone) -- Leo (the big reverse question-mark) -- Scorpio, (with great star clouds of the Milky Way in it) -- Northern Cross, (part of the constellation 'Cygnus') -- Square of Pegasus, (and the nearby Andromeda Galaxy) -- Orion (my wife named a star for me in Orion; I need a billion-$ telescope to see it.) -- Taurus -- Plieades, (little cloud of stars, test your eyes, how many can you see ?) -- Canis Major & Minor, (the "dogs"; the nose of the bigger one is the 2nd brightest star in the sky, after the sun)) -- Gemini (the 'twins') Also ... here are some things you can see in the sky that the ancient folks who named the constellations never saw: On the internet, go to [ www.Heavens-Above.com ]. There you'll find very good advance predictions of dates and times when the International Space Station will float over your location, and exactly where to look to see it. The good, bright, visible passes are always in the first few hours after sunset, or the first few hours before sunrise; so you can always get a good look at the ISS that doesn't interfere with bed-time.
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What constellations are visible in the summer from 2am to 5am?
Some constellations visible in the summer sky between 2am to 5am include Scorpius, Sagittarius, Lyra, Cygnus, and Aquila. These constellations are typically prominent during the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere.
Are there circumpolar constellations on the equator?
No, circumpolar constellations are those that never set below the horizon as viewed from a certain latitude. On the equator, all constellations are visible at some point during the year but none are permanently circumpolar.
Why are some constellations visible to New York State observers at midnight during April but not visible at midnight during October?
Some constellations are visible to New York State observers at midnight in April but not in October due to the Earth's orbit around the Sun. As the Earth moves, different sections of the night sky become visible at different times of the year. In April, the night sky includes constellations that are positioned opposite the Sun, making them visible at midnight, while by October, those same constellations are positioned closer to the Sun and are not visible at that time. This cyclic visibility is a result of the changing angle of the Earth’s rotation and its position in its orbit.
Why are some constellations visible to New York State in April but not October?
Some constellations are visible in New York State during April but not in October due to the Earth's position in its orbit around the Sun. As the Earth moves, different parts of the night sky become visible at different times of the year. In April, certain constellations rise earlier in the evening and are higher in the sky, while by October, the same constellations may set earlier and be obscured by the Sun's position. This shifting visibility is a result of seasonal changes in the night sky.
What is a pattern of stars visible to the naked eye in a small are in the sky?
A pattern of stars visible to the naked eye in a small area of the sky is called a constellation. Constellations are groupings of stars that form recognizable patterns when viewed from Earth. Some well-known constellations include Orion, Ursa Major (which contains the Big Dipper), and Scorpius.
What are the most visible constellations from NJ?
Some of the most visible constellations from New Jersey include Ursa Major (containing the Big Dipper), Orion, and Cassiopeia. These constellations are prominent in the night sky and can be easily seen with the naked eye from various locations in New Jersey.
Do the southern hemisphere and in the northern hemisphere have the same constellations?
No, the southern hemisphere has different constellations than the northern hemisphere due to the Earth's tilt and rotation. Some constellations visible in the north may not be visible in the south, and vice versa.
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.
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.
What constellations are visible in the summer from 2am to 5am?
Some constellations visible in the summer sky between 2am to 5am include Scorpius, Sagittarius, Lyra, Cygnus, and Aquila. These constellations are typically prominent during the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere.
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.
Are there circumpolar constellations on the equator?
No, circumpolar constellations are those that never set below the horizon as viewed from a certain latitude. On the equator, all constellations are visible at some point during the year but none are permanently circumpolar.
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 other Constellations are near Scorpius?
Some constellations near Scorpius include Libra, Ophiuchus, Sagittarius, and Corona Australis. Depending on the season and location, other neighboring constellations may also be visible.
Why are some constellations only visible in the winter?
As Earth orbits the sun - it takes one year to get around it - we see different parts of space and different patterns of stars, as Earth turns away from the sun every night. The constellations we see on a night in summer, are behind the Sun during the winter.
How long do constellations stay in the night sky?
There are yearly, seasonal, and duo-seasonal. Some constellations can be seen year round, for a single season, or a bit more than one. Little Dipper, Big Dipper, Cassiopea: Yearly Orion, Capella: Duo-Seasonal Cygnus: Seasonal
What constellations are visible all year long?
Some of the constellations visible all year long from the northern hemisphere include Ursa Major (containing the Big Dipper), Ursa Minor (containing the Little Dipper with Polaris, the North Star), and Cassiopeia. In the southern hemisphere, constellations like Centaurus and Crux (Southern Cross) remain visible throughout the year.
