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Questions tagged [zodiac]

Questions about the stellar objects located in a band around 9° around the ecliptic. Consider using the tag "constellations".

In astronomy, the zodiac a belt of space extending 9° either side of the ecliptic, within which the orbits of the Moon and the principal planets remain.

In astrology, the zodiac is divided into twelve signs, each occupying 30° of celestial longitude and roughly corresponding to the (astronomical) constellations, see also

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How many of the whole zodiac constellations can be seen in one single night?

As far as I understand, since the the 12 zodiac constellations (astrological signs) 'surround' the earth, hence it's possible to see by naked eyes a group of 6 astrological signs (only) simultaneously - from one hemisphere. Assuming it's correct,…
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Why do zodiac constellations not look like their names?

I am trying to answer the question of one of my youngest students (who is not yet in school), and although going through books, wikipedia etc. I do not have a good answer to his question yet: Why does none of the 12 zodiac constellations look their…
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Star Constellations: The Zodiac

I am trying to track down the original artist for the Zodiac diagram found here. I would like to obtain permission to use the diagram as an illustration in an astronomy book I have written. The diagram can be found at many locations on the web, but,…
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Simple rule to find some of the zodiac constellations after sunset?

How do I find some of the constellations of the zodiac without remembering their locations on the sky? I think it should be quite simple if you are located in the northern hemisphere and you know 1) which astrological sign it is right now (this…
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Based on March equinox, when is the time that the sun enters Taurus?

If March equinox is on 20th March (see the table in the link), according to it, when is the time that the sun enters Taurus? Is it on April 19 or April 20?
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