Multiple choice

Why is Canis Major only visible in Marylanders in the winter?

  1. Stars move around Earth-we see different constellations

  2. As the Sun moves-we see different constellations

  3. Earth orbits the sun-different parts of the sky are visible

  4. As the moon moves-it blocks constellations
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Explanation

As the Earth orbits the Sun throughout the year, the night side of the Earth faces different directions in space. This change in perspective means that different constellations, such as Canis Major, are visible during different seasons.

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