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Along the Ecliptic
Constellations
Solstices, Equinoxes, Tropics
And the Zodiac
Tropics
At its most the sun gets 23°27’ from the celestial
equator, the same as Earth axial tilt.
A line or circle around the celestial sphere parallel to
and 23°27’ north of the Celestial Equator is called
the Tropic of Cancer.
A line or circle around the celestial sphere parallel to
and 23°27’ south of the Celestial Equator is called
the Tropic of Capricorn.
These lines mark the northern and southern limits of
the Ecliptic
Solstices
On June 20th or 21st the Sun reaches its northernmost
point on the ecliptic.
On this day, in the northern hemisphere the Sun
follows its highest path and is up the longest.
It is called the Summer Solstice
On December 20th or 21st the Sun reaches its
southernmost point on the ecliptic, follows its
lowest path and is up the shortest time
It is called the Winter Solstice.
(All is reversed in the Southern Hemisphere)
Equinoxes
Twice a year Halfway between the Solstices the
Sun crosses the Celestial Equator.
Worldwide the day and night are of equal
length
These are the Equinoxes
In the Northern Hemisphere
March 20 or 21 is the Vernal orSpring Equinox
September 22nd or 23rd is the Fall or Autumnal
Equinox
Constellations
A constellation is a group of stars that are in the
same general direction, thus they appear to
be close to each other
though they may be actually be far apart.
Constellations make patterns that are
recognizable and are given names based on
what the patterns suggest, from bears to
heroes from myths
Constellations make it easier to keep track of
the stars in the sky.
The Zodiac
There are 12 constellations along the
Ecliptic, together they are called
The Zodiac.
In Astrology your ‘Sun Sign” is the sign
the Sun was in at your birth.
The Signs of the Zodiac
Spring Signs: Aries the ram, Taurus the Bull, Gemini
the twins.
Summer Solstice
Summer signs: Cancer the crab, Leo the lion, Virgo
the maiden
Autumnal Equinox
Fall signs: Libra the scales, Scorpio the scorpion,
Sagittarius the archer
Winter Solstice
Winter signs: Capricorn the sea goat, Aquarius the
water carrier, Pisces the fish
Spring Equinox