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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Ecliptic Constellations: Patterns Along the Sun’s Path

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Celectial bearing and elevation at 21:59
Ecliptic constellations are those through which the Sun, Moon, and planets appear to move. These celestial patterns, including Aries, Libra, and Pisces, are central to the night sky’s layout. Explore their significance and their prominent stars.

Pisces

Constellation

Pisces
↗ 03:03 ↘ 16:24 ↑ 22°
☼ - ✣ 56.1°
Pisces, the fish, is a zodiac constellation representing two fish tied together by their tails and is associated with the Greek myth of Aphrodite and Eros.
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Aries

Constellation

Aries
↗ 21:59 ↘ 04:57 ↑ 4°
☼ - ✣ 33°
Aries, the ram, is a zodiac constellation located in the northern celestial hemisphere, associated with the story of the Golden Fleece in Greek mythology.
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Taurus

Constellation

Taurus
↗ 21:59 ↘ 04:57 ↑ -9°
☼ - ✣ 54.6°
Taurus, the bull, is a zodiac constellation containing the Pleiades and Hyades star clusters and the bright star Aldebaran.
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Gemini

Constellation

Gemini
↗ 21:59 ↘ 04:57 ↑ 19°
☼ - ✣ 35.5°
Gemini, the twins, is a zodiac constellation representing the mythological twins Castor and Pollux. It is known for its bright stars, Castor and Pollux, and its prominent place in the winter sky.
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Cancer

Constellation

Cancer
↗ 21:59 ↘ 04:57 ↑ 30°
☼ - ✣ 42.5°
Cancer, the crab, is a small constellation in the zodiac, known for its dim stars and the open cluster Praesepe, or the Beehive Cluster.
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Leo

Constellation

Leo
↗ 21:59 ↘ 04:57 ↑ 56°
☼ - ✣ 53.9°
Leo, the lion, is a zodiac constellation best known for its bright star Regulus and its distinctive backward question mark or sickle shape.
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Virgo

Constellation

Virgo
↗ 21:59 ↘ 04:57 ↑ 50°
☼ - ✣ 64.8°
Virgo, the maiden, is a large zodiac constellation associated with the goddess of fertility and agriculture, known for containing the bright star Spica.
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Libra

Constellation

Libra
↗ 21:59 ↘ 05:42 ↑ 36°
☼ - ✣ 35.8°
Libra, the scales, is a zodiac constellation symbolizing balance and fairness, located near the constellations Virgo and Scorpius.
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Scorpius

Constellation

Scorpius
↗ 21:59 ↘ 06:14 ↑ 23°
☼ - ✣ 50.3°
Scorpius, the scorpion, is a prominent constellation of the zodiac, home to the red supergiant star Antares and known for its scorpion shape.
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Ophiuchus

Constellation

Ophiuchus
↗ 21:59 ↘ 08:25 ↑ 45°
☼ - ✣ 53.1°
Ophiuchus, the serpent-bearer, is a large constellation in the southern sky, representing a man holding a serpent, often associated with healing.
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Sagittarius

Constellation

Sagittarius
↗ 00:00 ↘ 08:40 ↑ 23°
☼ - ✣ 51°
Sagittarius, the archer, is a constellation symbolized by a centaur holding a bow and arrow, notable for pointing toward the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
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Capricornus

Constellation

Capricornus
↗ 01:16 ↘ 11:17 ↑ 30°
☼ - ✣ 34.2°
Capricornus, the sea-goat, is a zodiac constellation that is one of the oldest documented constellations, representing a creature that is part goat and part fish.
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Aquarius

Constellation

Aquarius
↗ 01:32 ↘ 12:57 ↑ 35°
☼ - ✣ 70.2°
Aquarius, the water bearer, is one of the oldest recognized constellations, symbolizing a man pouring water and part of the zodiac.
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Acknowledgements

We gratefully acknowledge the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for defining and standardizing the official constellation boundaries, which provide a consistent framework for celestial mapping.

Special thanks to Sky & Telescope Magazine and contributors Roger Sinnott and Rick Fienberg for their collaboration in producing the charts and tables. The constellation patterns, drawn by Alan MacRobert, were influenced by the work of H. A. Rey and thoughtfully adjusted to align with earlier traditions.