constellations articles
What astronomical path defines the band where the Sun, Moon, and planets appear to follow?
What is the definition of the ecliptic based on the solar system's geometry?
How many constellations traditionally make up the figures of the zodiac?
Which constellation, recognized by the IAU, lies on the ecliptic but is excluded from the traditional 12-sign zodiac?
What is a key difference between the actual physical boundaries of zodiac constellations and the astrological signs?
If the Sun is currently located within a zodiac constellation, when is that constellation visible at night?
What is the suggested time frame for looking for a specific zodiac constellation to maximize its visibility in the night sky?
Why is Ophiuchus usually excluded from the traditional 12-sign zodiac used in astrology?
What visual characteristic makes Scorpius relatively easy to identify in the sky?
If you are in the Northern Hemisphere and want to view Gemini (a constellation associated with winter months), when is the best time to look high in the sky?
What is the specific path across the sky along which the Sun's movement relative to constellations is tracked?
How is the zodiac divided in astrology, in contrast to astronomical constellations?
Which international body is responsible for defining the officially recognized, irregular boundaries of astronomical constellations?
What phenomenon causes the slow, long-term drift between the Sun's position in an astrological sign and its corresponding constellation?
Over approximately how many years does the Earth's axial wobble complete one cycle of precession?
Due to precession, by how much has the alignment between the Sun entering a sign and the corresponding constellation drifted over the last two millennia?
What is the main observational consequence for an observer on Earth when the Sun is directly in front of a specific constellation?
Which constellation listed below does the Sun spend a substantially longer time traversing than the six days it spends in Aries?
If the Sun is currently passing through the general vicinity of Leo (during Northern Hemisphere summer), which constellation is generally best viewed overhead at midnight?
How many constellations does the Sun pass through along the ecliptic according to the boundaries defined by the IAU?
What is the name of the 13th constellation that the Sun passes through, located between Scorpio and Sagittarius?