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)