Zodiac Constellations
The constellations of the zodiac are listed below, in order as the Sun moves eastwardly through them, starting from the constellation containing the Sun at the vernal equinox (thus it is visible overhead at night in the fall, six months later).
Zodiac Constellation |
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(Pie-seez) |
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Red star TX Piscium varies in brightness. |
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(Air-eez) |
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(Tore-us) |
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(Jem-eh-ni) |
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(Kan-ser) |
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(Lee-oh) |
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(Vir-go) |
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(Lee-brah) |
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(Scor-pee-us) |
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(Oh-fee-uke-us) |
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(Saj-eh-tair-ee-us) |
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(Kap-rih-corn-us) |
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(Ah-kwair-ee-us) |
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Study Questions
Mythological Identity Identify the four and a half human forms represented among the 12 constellations of the zodiac (not counting Ophiuchus).
- Zodiac literally means "circle of the animals." Which zodiac constellation does not represent a living thing?
Season in Evening Sky Which zodiac constellation would cross the meridian at midnight on Christmas Eve?
- When would Taurus be visible crossing the meridian at midnight?