Directions: Use the information provided and your knowledge of Earth and Space Science to answer the following questions. Show all work where necessary.
Directions: Use the information provided and your knowledge of Earth and Space Science to answer the following questions. Show all work where necessary.
Figure 1.
Source: https://www.ericteske.com/2013/11/what-is-my-real-astrological-sign.html
Figure 2.
Source: https://study.com/learn/lesson/zodiac-constellations-visibility-map.html
What pattern do the constellations follow as Earth moves around the Sun?
Why do people in different months see different constellations at night?
Use Figure 2 to describe a pattern you see between zodiac constellations and the time of year they can be seen.
Astronomers track when each zodiac constellation is visible from Earth.
Constellation | Best Viewing Month |
|---|---|
Leo | March |
Virgo | April |
Libra | May |
Scorpio | June |
Sagittarius | July |
Capricorn | August |
Aquarius | September |
Pisces | October |
What pattern do you notice in this data?
Claim: The constellations that people say represent their “astrological signs” do not match what is in the night sky today.
Evidence:
Reasoning: