In Any Particular Place on Earth, Certain Constellations Are Visible

question 47

Multiple Choice

In any particular place on Earth, certain constellations are visible in the evening only at certain times of the year because _.

• A)our evening view of space depends on where Earth is located in its orbit around the Sun
• B)during some times of year, some constellations drop below the southern horizon
• C)on any particular night, we can only see stars that are directly opposite (180 degrees away from)the Sun in the sky
• D)some constellations are circumpolar

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Genus

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