Why don't we see the constellation Orion all year?
a) As the Earth orbits the Sun, its nighttime side points to different constellationsat different points along its orbit.
b) It is frequently eclipsed by the Moon.
c) When we are close to Orion it appears bright, but when we are far away it gets toofaint to see.
d) Half the year it is visible in North America, and the other half in SouthAmerica.
e) It is not along the Ecliptic path and only the constellations of the Zodiac are visibleall year round.
Ans: a) As the Earth orbits the Sun, its nighttime side points to different constellationsat different points along its orbit.
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