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The night sky appears the way it does from Earth due to the vast distances between stars, the composition of the universe, and the influence of our atmosphere. Most of the visible stars are part of our Milky Way galaxy, while distant galaxies and celestial bodies contribute to the overall appearance. Light pollution and atmospheric conditions can also affect visibility, making some stars and celestial features more or less prominent. Additionally, the rotation of the Earth changes our perspective of the sky throughout the night and across seasons.
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Why is the Scorpius seen in summer?
Because it is your habit to go outside and look at the stars only in the evening, afterdinner and before bed-time. Summer is the season when Scorpius is favorably placedin the sky for viewing at that time. If you were willing to go out and look for it at othertimes of night and in other directions, you'd see that Scorpius is actually visible duringsome time of the night for almost 10 months of the year.
Why does Mars appear red from Earth in the night sky?
Mars appears red from Earth due to the iron oxide, commonly known as rust, that covers its surface. This iron oxide reflects sunlight in a way that gives the planet its characteristic reddish hue. Additionally, the thin atmosphere of Mars allows this reflected light to be seen clearly from Earth, making it stand out in the night sky.
What is the group of planets and stars that the earth belongs to and that you can see at night as a band of pale light across the sky?
The group of stars and planets that Earth belongs to, visible at night as a band of pale light across the sky, is called the Milky Way Galaxy. This galaxy is a spiral galaxy containing billions of stars, including our Sun, and is best seen from Earth in areas with minimal light pollution. The band of light is composed of densely packed stars and cosmic dust, creating a luminous path that stretches across the night sky.
Why are summer and winter constellations different?
In the nothern hemisphere, the north star (and circumpolar stars) are visible any night of the year. The reason the southern constellations vary with the seasons is due to earth's orbit of the sun. In winter the earth is on the opposite side of the sun as it is in the summer, thus the winter night sky is very different from the summer night sky. The winter day sky resembles more closely the summer night sky, if the sun weren't there to block instreaming starlight.
Is the Milky way seen year-round in the dark night sky or does the sun get in the way in certain seasons?
The Milky Way can be seen in the night sky throughout the year. At any one point in time, at least part of the Milky Way will be visible in the night sky. The centre of the Milky Way can be best viewed from the southern hemisphere, and the outer arm (the Perseus Arm) is best seen from the northern hemisphere.
How do you look at your house from the sky?
Google Earth is a valid way of viewing Earth (and your house) from Space!
What is the best way to look for a star in the night sky?
This depends on what you're looking for. However, if you're trying to see it as it's viewed from earth, it would depend on the spectrum of the star and it's distance from earth.
How does the milky way appear in the in the night sky from earth?
Like a long (milky colored) cloud in the sky - that moves with the stars and not the wind.
Why do the stars in the night sky appear tinier than the Earth?
Because they are a VERY long way away.
Is sky bigger than galaxy?
The sky that we look up to is the universe itself. You see stars, you see the sun, the moon, some near planets. Asking "is the sky bigger than the galaxy?" makes no sense as a question. You can even see the Milky Way galaxy in the sky on a clear night sometimes. I would say the sky is the galaxy, in a way... The sky is space. We see beyond Earth when we look up to it at night. However our field of view is definitely smaller than a galaxy, we can't see all around the outside of Earth from a single position. In this sense, a galaxy is bigger than the sky. But as I said, the question itself doesn't really make much sense.
How does the milky way galaxie appear in the night sky from earth?
It would look dark and thin on the edges, and getting oh so thicker and brighter near the center.
Can we see our own galaxy in the night sky?
Yes. Well, parts of it. If you look down, on the floor, you see planet Earth, which is part of our own galaxy; and all the stars and planets you see in the night sky are part of our own galaxy. Moreover, if it's dark enough, you can see a band of light, which is what gave our galaxy the name, "Milky Way".
What causes the stars and other objects to move across the sky each night?
the stars "move" because of the way earth spins so then the constellations and stars look like they're moving but it realy is the earth that moves. In other ways the stars stay ware they are while the earth is spinning
What does the milky way look like in the night sky?
like a long slightly collard cloud with many dim and bright stars. and if you are in the desert the milky way is breathtaking.
What is a constellatoin?
A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the sky as seen from Earth. These patterns have been given names based on their shapes and are used by astronomers and stargazers as a way to navigate the night sky. There are 88 officially recognized constellations.
What vantage point do you view the Milky Way from Earth?
During winter, look up at the sky on a dark night (no moon) from a dark location (preferably with no city or town within many miles). The Milky Way Galaxy should be apparent from any location on Earth. The dust covered center of the Galaxy is towards the constellation Sagittarius.
Why is the Scorpius seen in summer?
Because it is your habit to go outside and look at the stars only in the evening, afterdinner and before bed-time. Summer is the season when Scorpius is favorably placedin the sky for viewing at that time. If you were willing to go out and look for it at othertimes of night and in other directions, you'd see that Scorpius is actually visible duringsome time of the night for almost 10 months of the year.
