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FlexiPrep Zodiac Constellations, Aries, Capricornus, Aquarius, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini (For CBSE, ICSE, IAS, NET, NRA 2022)

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Zodiac Constellations There are 12 major constellations that line up along the sun՚s path along the sky (called the ecliptic) .

These are the Zodiac constellations: Aries (Mesha)

Taurus (Vrushabha)

Gemini (Mithuna)

Crab/Cancer (Karka)

Leo (Simha)

Virgo (Kanya)

Libra (Tula)

Scorpion (Vruschika)

Saggitarius (Dhanusha)

Capricorn (Makara)

Aquarius (Kumbha)

Pisces (Meena) .

These constellations were used to track the movement of the sun and track time in ancient times

Aries

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Aries ( “ram” ) is the 11th biggest zodiac constellation.

It is the 39 largest constellations overall, taking up a 1.1 % area of the sky. In the northern hemisphere

It is visible between winter and spring, although best seen during the month of December.

Capricornus

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“sea-goat” is the smallest of the 12 zodiac constellations.

It is the 40th largest constellation in the night sky overall, taking up a 1.0 % area of the celestial heavens.

It is visible during the summer and autumn time from northern hemisphere locations. 2 of 7 9/22/2021 Zodiac Constellations- FlexiPrep

It is best seen during the month of September.

Aquarius

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It ( “water-carrier” ) is the 2nd biggest zodiac constellation.

It is the 10th largest constellation overall, taking up a 2.4 % area of the sky.

It is visible during the autumn and winter time from northern hemisphere locations.

It is best seen during the month of October.

Pisces

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It ( “fishes” ) is the 4th biggest zodiac constellation.

It is the 14th largest constellation overall, taking up a 2.2 % area of the sky. Pisces is visible in the northern hemisphere between late summer and winter.

It is best seen during the month of November.

Taurus

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It ( “bull” ) is the 6th biggest zodiac constellation.

It is the 17th largest constellation overall, taking up a 1.9 % area of the sky.

In the northern hemisphere, Taurus is visible during the autumn and winter time.

It is best seen during the month of January.

Gemini

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Gemini ( “twins” ) is the 8th biggest zodiac constellation.

It is the 30th largest constellation overall, taking up a 1.2 % area of the sky.

It is visible during the winter to spring time from northern hemisphere locations.

It is best seen during the month of January.

Cancer

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Cancer ( “crab” ) is the 9th biggest zodiac constellation.

It is the 31st largest constellation overall, taking up a 1.2 % area of the sky.

It is visible during autumn to spring from northern hemisphere locations.

It is best seen during the month of March.

Leo

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It ( “lion” ) is the 3rd biggest zodiac constellation.

It is the 12th largest constellation overall, taking up a 2.3 % area of the sky.

It is visible during the winter to spring time from northern hemisphere locations.

It is best seen during the month of April.

Virgo

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It ( “virgin” ) is the largest zodiac constellation.

It is also the 2nd largest constellation overall, taking up a 3.1 % area of the sky.

It is best seen during the month of May.

Libra

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It ( “weighing scales” ) is the 7th biggest zodiac constellation. It is the 29th largest constellation overall, taking up a 1.3 % area of the sky.

It is visible during the spring and summer time from northern hemisphere locations.

It is best seen during the month of June.

Scorpius

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It ( “scorpion” ) is the 10th biggest zodiac constellation.

It is the 33rd largest constellation overall, taking up a 1.2 % area of the sky.

It is visible during the summer time from northern hemisphere locations.

It is best seen during the month of July.

Sagittarius

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It ( “archer” ) is the 5th biggest zodiac constellation.

It is the 15th largest constellation overall, taking up a 2.1 % area of the sky.

It is visible during the autumn time from northern hemisphere locations.

It is best seen during the month of August.

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