What are the constellations?

The twelve constellations are twelve equally divided regions on the ecliptic. From this came astrology and other theories of fortune-telling. Generally refers to the Gregorian calendar (Gregorian calendar) date, that is, the time on the accurately registered ID card. The dates of the constellations are divided as follows:

1, Aries: March 21~ April 20

2. Taurus: April 2 1 ~ May 21.

3. Gemini: May 22nd to June 2nd1.

4. Cancer: June 22nd to July 22nd.

5. Leo: July 23rd to August 22nd.

6. Virgo: August 23rd to September 23rd.

7. Libra: September 24th ~ 65438+1October 23rd.

8. Scorpio: 65438+1October 24th ~165438+1October 22nd.

9. Sagittarius:165438+1October 23rd ~ 65438+February 2nd1.

10, Capricorn: 65438+February 22nd ~ 65438+1October 20th.

1 1, Aquarius: 65438+1October 21~ February 19.

12, Pisces: February 20th to March 20th.

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The origin of constellations

Mesopotamian astrologers divided the starry sky into several regions for the convenience of studying and observing many stars in the sky, and each region was a constellation. It's hard to say clearly when humans began to have the concept of constellation. This astronomical knowledge was known long before there was a historical record. The name of the constellation probably comes from the sailors who sailed early.

The origin of constellations may be completely different between civilizations in different regions, but with the expansion and mutual influence of civilizations, the culture of constellations also includes the process of integration.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-constellation