What are the twelve constellations? What does it stand for?

Aries is one of the zodiac signs. Although Aries is humble, it is very famous in ancient Greece, because the ancient vernal equinox was in Aries. Now vernal equinox has moved to Pisces because of precession. Aries is called Aries in Japan. Influenced by it, the name Aries also exists in China and China.

2. Taurus (April 20th to May 20th)

Taurus is also one of the famous zodiac signs, and Aldebaran is located near the zodiac signs. It is about 90 degrees different from the four bright stars, such as Leo Xuanyuan XIV, Scorpio Antares and Nanyu Beiluo Shimen, which are also located near the ecliptic, just one in each season. They are collectively called the "Four Heavenly Kings" of the Zodiac.

3. Gemini (May 2 1 to June 2 1)

Gemini (Latin: Gemini) is one of the zodiac signs, with an area of 5 13.76 square degrees, accounting for 1.245% of the total area of the whole day. Among the 88 constellations in the whole day, the area ranks 30th. There are 47 stars in Gemini with brightness greater than 5.5, the brightest star is Kitagawa (Gemini β), and the apparent magnitude is 1. 14. Every year on June 5438+1October 5, Gemini Center will pass through the transit. Latitude varies from+90 to 60, which can be seen completely.

4. Cancer (June 22nd to July 22nd)

Cancer (MBTH), one of the zodiac signs, covers an area of 505.87 square degrees, accounting for 65,438+0.226% of the whole sky. There are 23 stars in Cancer with brightness greater than 5.5, the brightest star is Ryusu Zengshi (Cancer β), and the apparent magnitude is 3.52. Every year from 65438 to1October 30, the cancer center will pass by God. Cancer is located between Gemini and Leo, with Tmall in the north and Canine and Hydra in the south. This is a very dark constellation, and there is no brighter star than the third-class star. Center position: right ascension 8: 10, declination 20 degrees.

5. Leo (July 23rd to August 22nd)

Leo (Latin: Leo) is one of the zodiac signs, with an area of 946.96 square degrees, accounting for 2.296% of the total area of the whole day. Among the 88 constellations in the whole day, the region ranks 12. Leo has 52 stars with brightness over 5.5. The brightest star is Xuanyuan XIV (Leo α) with an apparent magnitude of 1.35. Every year on March 1 day, Leo center will pass through the upper heaven.

6. Virgo (August 23rd to September 22nd)

Virgo (Latin: Virgo) is the largest zodiac sign, with an area of 1294.43 square degrees, accounting for 3.3 18% of the whole day. Among the 88 constellations in the whole day, the area is second only to hydra. Virgo has 58 stars with brightness greater than 5.5. The brightest star is Altair (Alpha Virgo) with an apparent magnitude of 0.98. Every April 1 1 day, the center of Virgo passes through the sky. Now the autumnal equinox is near the right (Virgo β).

7. Libra (September 23rd to1October 23rd, 10)

Libra, the seventh house of the zodiac, is located in the southeast of Virgo and belongs to the zodiac. The four brightest 3m stars in the constellation, α, β, γ and σ form a quadrilateral, and the β star and the spring triangle form a big diamond, and you can find this constellation. Latitude changes can be seen between+65 and 90.

8. Scorpio (65438+1October 24th to165438+1October 22nd)

Scorpio, one of the zodiac signs, the earth moves to Scorpio at10.24-11.22 every year. Located in the southern hemisphere, between Libra in the west and Sagittarius in the east, it is a big constellation near the center of the Milky Way. Latitude varies from+40 to 90, which can be seen completely.

9. Sagittarius (165438+1October 23rd to 65438+February 2nd1)

Sagittarius is called Sagittarius in Japan ("Sagittarius" is a Latin translation, and the word Sagittarius means "the man with an arrow"). In Latin, the arrow is an arrow, and Sagittarius is an arrow; A similar situation can also be compared with the Latin words aqua and aquarius (Aquarius/ water bottle is a water bottle). Influenced by it, the unofficial name Sagittarius also exists in China. According to Greek mythology, this "archer" is Kay Long Xing, a clever centaur, so China is called Sagittarius.

10. Capricorn (65438+February 22nd to 65438+1October 19)

Capricorn can be seen in the latitude range of +60 to 90. It is one of the 12 zodiac animals, with an area of 4 13.95 square degrees, accounting for 1.003% of the whole day. Among the 88 signatures in the whole day, the district ranked 40th. There are 3/kloc-0 stars in Capricorn with brightness greater than 5.5. The brightest star is Fortress Array 4 (Capricorn δ) with an apparent magnitude of 2.8 1. On August 8 every year, the center of Capricorn passes through the upper meridian.

1. Aquarius (65438+1October 20th to February 18)

Aquarius (Latin name Aquarius) is one of the zodiac signs, with an area of 979.85 square degrees, accounting for 2.375% of the total area of the whole day. Among the 88 signatures in the whole day, the ranking of this district is 10. Aquarius has 56 stars with brightness greater than 5.5. The brightest star is Uruguay (Aquarius β) with an apparent magnitude of 2.90. Every year on August 25th, the Aquarius Center falls from the sky. Latitude varies from+65 to-90, which can be seen completely.

12. Pisces (February 19 to March 20th)

Pisces (Latin: Pisces) is one of the zodiac signs, with an area of 889.42 square degrees, accounting for ` 2. 156% of the total area of the whole day. Among the 88 constellations in the whole day, the region ranks 14. Pisces passes through the meridian on the night heart on September 27th every year. In Pisces, there are 50 stars with brightness greater than 5.5, the brightest star is the second from the right (η of Pisces), and the apparent magnitude is 3.62. Today's vernal equinox is near Thunderbolt Five (Pisces ω). Latitude varies from+90 to 65, which can be seen completely.