Observing the Constellations of the Zodiac (Ecliptic Plane)

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Observing the Constellations of the Zodiac (Ecliptic Plane)

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Observing the Constellations of the Zodiac

(Ecliptic Plane)

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This side faces away from the observer.

West(setting)

East(rising)

North

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This side faces the observer.

West(setting)

East(rising)

North

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SAGITTARIUS

RA=20h

(Sun in January)

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CAPRICORNUS

RA=22h

(Sun in February)

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AQUARIUS

RA=0h

(Sun in March)

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PISCES

RA=2h

(Sun in April)

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ARIES

RA=4h

(Sun in May)

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TAURUS

RA=6h

(Sun in June)

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GEMINI

RA=8h

(Sun in July)

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CANCER

RA=10h

(Sun in August)

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LEO

RA=12h

(Sun in September)

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VIRGO

RA=14h

(Sun in October)

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LIBRA

RA=16h

(Sun in November)

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SCORPIO

RA=18h

(Sun in December)