Why constellations in the night sky change do from season to season and why are these constellations always visible whereas others are seasonal?

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Rk Naresh

The changes in constellations that are visible from season to season are primarily due to the Earth's orbit around the Sun and its axial tilt. Here's a detailed explanation:

Earth's Orbit around the Sun: The Earth orbits the Sun in an elliptical path once every year (approximately 365.25 days). This orbit causes our perspective of the night sky to change as the Earth moves to different positions along its orbital path.

Axial Tilt and Seasons: The Earth's axis is tilted relative to its orbit around the Sun. This tilt (approximately 23.5 degrees) is responsible for the changing seasons. As the Earth orbits the Sun, different parts of the sky become visible at night depending on the time of year and the Earth's position in its orbit.

Visibility of Constellations: Seasonal Constellations: Some constellations are considered "seasonal" because they are only visible during certain times of the year from a particular hemisphere. This visibility depends on the Earth's position in its orbit. For example, constellations like Orion (visible in winter) or Scorpius (visible in summer) are more prominent and easier to see during their respective seasons. Circumpolar Constellations: On the other hand, there are constellations that are always visible in the night sky throughout the year. These constellations are located near the celestial poles (north and south), and their positions relative to Earth's rotation keep them above the horizon at all times. In the Northern Hemisphere, examples of circumpolar constellations include Ursa Major (containing the Big Dipper) and Cassiopeia. In the Southern Hemisphere, constellations like Crux (Southern Cross) and Centaurus are circumpolar.

Visibility and Location:The visibility of constellations depends on their location relative to the celestial equator and the observer's latitude. Constellations near the celestial equator are visible from most locations on Earth and are not strictly seasonal. However, constellations closer to the poles (either north or south) will appear to move around the celestial poles and may not be visible from all latitudes.

Earth's Precession: Over long periods (thousands of years), the positions of stars and constellations in the sky slowly change due to a phenomenon called precession. This gradual shift affects the visibility and position of constellations over very long timescales.

In summary, constellations in the night sky change from season to season primarily due to the Earth's orbit around the Sun and its axial tilt, which affects our perspective of the celestial sphere. Some constellations are always visible (circumpolar) due to their proximity to the celestial poles, while others are more seasonal and visible only during specific times of the year based on Earth's position in its orbit.

Rk Naresh

Not only does the earth rotate, but it also Orbits around the Sun. Where the Earth is located in its yearly orbit determines its seasonal constellations, because our perspective of the sky has changed. The appearance of the sky rotating is actually caused by the Rotation of the Earth. As Earth travels around the Sun, the nighttime side of Earth faces a different part of outer space. Because of this, different constellations are visible, depending on the time of year. Different seasons bring different constellations. Explanation: The Earth completes its orbit around the Sun or its revolution in about 365 days total. As the Earth revolves around the Sun, the position of the Earth changes and this creates the different views of the night sky. The Earth spins west to east, which is why constellations seem to rise from the east. Some constellations shift seasonally, while others are unique to the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere. Sky maps help you discover which constellations are visible and disappear as the seasons shift year-round.

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