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Which of the planets known to the ancients can never be seen high overhead at midnight?
It depends where you are. Some planets can be seen overhead at different times at latitudes up to about 24 or 25 degrees, but at higher latitudes they are never overhead. They are highest in the sky at midnight in the winter. At that time they are passing through the constellations of Taurus and Gemini when seen from the northern hemisphere, or Ophiuchus and Sagittarius from the southern hemisphere. That applies to all eight planets.
When will the five most visible planets be seen?
The five most visible planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn) can often be seen at different times of the year depending on their positions in their orbits. However, there are times when some or all of these planets are visible together in the predawn or post sunset sky. Consulting a stargazing app or website can help you identify when and where to look for them in the night sky.
Why would the planets not be useful as a navigation aid?
Planets move across the sky over time, making their positions constantly change, which makes them unreliable as fixed points of reference for navigation. Additionally, planets can only be seen at certain times and locations depending on their orbits, limiting their usefulness as a navigational aid compared to more constant reference points like stars.
What time of year can you see planets?
There are generally a couple of planets visible every night of the year. Which planets will be visible and when depends on where each of the planets (and the Earth itself) are in their orbits. Here on August 28, 2009, for example, Jupiter rises about sunset and is brightly visible all night. Venus and Mars rise before dawn. Saturn and Mercury are not visible this month, because they are too close to the Sun to be seen.
Can all the planets be seen from the Earth?
we can see 6 planets mercury venus mars jupiter saturn
Mercury can be seen at night with a telescope?
There are 5 planets that- at different times- can be seen with the naked eye. Mercury is one of the 5- no telescope needed.
Why are planets brighter at different times of year?
Some planets can be seen from the earth at certain times. Volcanoes in some planets erupt and the ash surrounds the gas clouds so it seems darker to us. But at different times of year we can see the planets brighter. That is because because of the sun's light. Planets do not have their own light. So they reflect the light of the sun, the big ball of fire.
What are the 5 planets visible from earth without a telescope?
The five planets visible from Earth without a telescope are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. These planets are often visible to the naked eye and can be seen in the night sky from various locations on Earth at different times throughout the year.
Why are constellations seen at different places and time?
Constellations appear to be in different places at different times due to the Earth's rotation on its axis. As the Earth rotates, the position of the observer relative to the stars changes, causing different constellations to become visible. This is why different constellations can be seen in the night sky at different times and in different locations on Earth.
Where was Napoleon Bonaparte located?
At different times he was located in different places, He has been seen in such diverse locations as Egypt, Moscow, Italy and even present day Belgium.
How many planets did Star Trek Voyager land on?
Believe it or not Voyager is only seen landing on six different planets.
Which of the planets known to the ancients can never be seen high overhead at midnight?
It depends where you are. Some planets can be seen overhead at different times at latitudes up to about 24 or 25 degrees, but at higher latitudes they are never overhead. They are highest in the sky at midnight in the winter. At that time they are passing through the constellations of Taurus and Gemini when seen from the northern hemisphere, or Ophiuchus and Sagittarius from the southern hemisphere. That applies to all eight planets.
When will the five most visible planets be seen?
The five most visible planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn) can often be seen at different times of the year depending on their positions in their orbits. However, there are times when some or all of these planets are visible together in the predawn or post sunset sky. Consulting a stargazing app or website can help you identify when and where to look for them in the night sky.
Why would the planets not be useful as a navigation aid?
Planets move across the sky over time, making their positions constantly change, which makes them unreliable as fixed points of reference for navigation. Additionally, planets can only be seen at certain times and locations depending on their orbits, limiting their usefulness as a navigational aid compared to more constant reference points like stars.
What does the sun have different from other planets in the solar system because it has the most?
its bright and hot and can be seen clearly
Why can planets and moons be seen?
Planets and moons can be seen because of the light that shines off of them in space.
What time of year can you see planets?
There are generally a couple of planets visible every night of the year. Which planets will be visible and when depends on where each of the planets (and the Earth itself) are in their orbits. Here on August 28, 2009, for example, Jupiter rises about sunset and is brightly visible all night. Venus and Mars rise before dawn. Saturn and Mercury are not visible this month, because they are too close to the Sun to be seen.
