What Can We Learn About the Zodiac Constellations on October 20th?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the visibility and characteristics of zodiac constellations, particularly on October 20th. Participants explore questions related to the Earth's movement, the association of zodiac signs with specific months, and the observational aspects of these constellations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether a point on Earth scans through all twelve zodiac constellations in 24 hours.
  • Another participant asserts that the orbital plane of Earth determines the pointing to zodiac constellations.
  • There is a query about whether the Sun is in the Libra constellation on October 20th.
  • Participants discuss the visibility of zodiac constellations with the naked eye, with one suggesting that the Sun's brightness makes it impossible to see the current zodiac constellation.
  • One participant asks if the angle between each zodiac constellation is exactly 30 degrees, while another responds negatively.
  • A link is provided to a resource, but it is noted that viewing the current zodiac constellation is hindered by sunlight, although opposite constellations can be seen at night.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the visibility of zodiac constellations and the specifics of their positioning. There is no consensus on the exact nature of the zodiac constellations' visibility or the angles between them.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes assumptions about visibility conditions and the relationship between the Earth's position and zodiac constellations, which may not be fully resolved.

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It is 20th October.


1. Does a point on Earth scans through all the twelve Zodiac constellations in 24Hrs?
2. Why a zodiac constellation is attached to a certain month? For example, today, on 20th October, Sun is in which Zodiac constellation? Libra?
3. Can I observe this with naked eyes?
[STRIKE]4. How a child born in a certain month is attached to a certain zodiac?[/STRIKE]
5. Where could I see all the zodiac constellations on internet, photos/videos etc.? I googled but couldn't find anywhere.
6. Is the angle between each zodiac exactly 30 degrees?
 
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Apologies, MIH, will attempt more specific answers.
1. No
2. The orbital plane of Earth does the pointing.
3. Yes
4. Huh?
5. Equator
6 No.
 
I've restored this thread to give the OP the benefit of the doubt. Please ensure the conversation remains grounded in Astronomy.
 
I have found one link. Looks like it is not possible to see the present zodiac constellation by naked eyes. At that time SUN will be in full brightness. Please correct me if I am wrong.

http://www.physics.hku.hk/~nature/CD/regular_e/lectures/images/chap03/zodiac.jpg

However 180 degree opposite constellations can be viewed at night.
 
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