Observing the Constellations of the Zodiac (Ecliptic Plane)

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Observing the Constellations of the Zodiac

(Ecliptic Plane)

This side faces away from the observer.

West(setting)

East(rising)

North

This side faces the observer.

West(setting)

East(rising)

North

SAGITTARIUS

RA=20h

(Sun in January)

CAPRICORNUS

RA=22h

(Sun in February)

AQUARIUS

RA=0h

(Sun in March)

PISCES

RA=2h

(Sun in April)

ARIES

RA=4h

(Sun in May)

TAURUS

RA=6h

(Sun in June)

GEMINI

RA=8h

(Sun in July)

CANCER

RA=10h

(Sun in August)

LEO

RA=12h

(Sun in September)

VIRGO

RA=14h

(Sun in October)

LIBRA

RA=16h

(Sun in November)

SCORPIO

RA=18h

(Sun in December)