Do the Constellations Visible in the Sky on a Given

question 55

Multiple Choice

Do the constellations visible in the sky on a given time of night follow a seasonal pattern? Pick the best answer from those below.

• A) No, all of the constellations are visible at one time on any clear night of the year.
• B) Yes. As the year progresses, the constellations move north or south to different areas of the sky.
• C) Yes, at a particular time during a winter night all the constellations you can see are different from the ones that appear during a summer night.
• D) Yes, during a winter night many of the constellations you can see are different from those you can see on a summer night. However, there are some constellations that are visible all year long.

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