In the twelve constellations _ 12 constellation

Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces.

1, Aries (March 21~ April 19)

Aries is one of the zodiac signs. Although it is not very noticeable, Aries is famous in ancient Greece because the ancient vernal equinox is located in Aries. Now, due to precession, the vernal equinox has moved to Pisces. Aries is called Aries in Japan. Influenced by it, the name Aries also exists in China and Chinese areas.

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

Taurus is also one of the famous zodiac signs, and Bi Suwu is located near the zodiac. It is about 90 degrees away from the four bright stars near the ecliptic, such as Xuanyuan XIV of Leo, Antares of Scorpio and Beiluoshimen of Nanyu. They are called the "four heavenly kings" of the zodiac.

3. Gemini (May 2 1 ~ June 21)

Gemini (Latin: Gemini,) is one of the zodiac signs, with an area of 5 13.76 square degrees, accounting for 1.245% of the whole day area, ranking 30th among 88 constellations in the whole day. 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 the night of 65438+10.5, the Gemini Center will pass through the transit. You can see the latitude change between+90 and 60.

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

Cancer (mbth), one of the zodiac signs, covers an area of 505.87 square degrees, accounting for 1.226% of the whole day. There are 23 stars in Cancer that are brighter than 5.5, the brightest star is Nobukuro (Cancer β), and the apparent magnitude is 3.52. Every year, at 65438+1on the evening of October 30th, the cancer center passes through the upper meridian. Cancer is located between Gemini and Leo, with Tmall in the north and Canis Canis and Ophiuchus in the south. This is a very dark constellation, and there is no brighter star than 3. Center position: 8: 00 right ascension, 10 minute, 20 degrees right ascension.

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

Leo (Latin: Leo,), one of the zodiac signs, covers an area of 946.96 square degrees, accounting for 2.296% of the whole day, ranking 12 among 88 constellations in the whole day. There are 52 stars with Leo brightness greater than 5.5, the brightest star is Xuanyuan XIV (Leo α), and the apparent magnitude is 1.35. On the night of March 1 every year, Leo center passes through the transit.

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

Virgo (Latin: Virgo) is the largest zodiac sign, with an area of 65,438+0,294.43 square degrees, accounting for 3.365,438+08% of the whole day. Among the 88 constellations in the whole day, the area ranks second, second only to Ophiuchus. There are 58 stars in Virgo with brightness greater than 5.5. The brightest star is Arcturus VII (Virgo alpha star), and the apparent magnitude is 0.98. Every April 1 1 day, the virgo center passes above the transit. The current autumnal equinox is located near Right Law Enforcement (Virgo β).

7. Libra (September 23rd ~ 65438+1October 23rd)

Libra, the seventh house of the zodiac, is in the southeast of Virgo and also belongs to the zodiac. The four brightest 3m stars α, β, γ and σ in the constellation form a quadrilateral, and the β star and the spring triangle form a big diamond, so you can find this constellation. Latitude varies between +65 and? It is completely visible between 90 degrees.

8. Scorpio (65438+1October 24th ~165438+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 changes from +40 degrees to? It is completely visible between 90 degrees.

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

Sagittarius is called Sagittarius in Japan ("Sagittarius" is a Latin translation, and the word Sagittarius means "the man with an arrow"). Arrow is Sagittarius in Latin, and Sagittarius is Sagittarius; A similar situation can also be compared with the Latin Aquarius. Influenced by it, China also has an informal name "Sagittarius". According to Greek mythology, this "Sagittarius" is Kay Long Xing, the wise man of Sagittarius, so China is called Sagittarius.

10, Capricorn (65438+February 22nd ~ 65438+1October 19)

Capricorn, the latitude changes between+60 and 90. It is one of the zodiac signs, with an area of 4 13.95 square degrees, accounting for 1.003% of the total area of the whole day, ranking 40th among 88 constellations in the whole day. Capricorn has 3 1 stars brighter than 5.5, the brightest star is barrier array 4 (Capricorn δ), and the apparent magnitude is 2.8 1. On the night of August 8 every year, the Capricorn Center falls from the sky.

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

Aquarius (Latin name Aquarius) is one of the zodiac 12 constellations, with an area of 979.85 square degrees, accounting for 2.375% of the whole day, ranking tenth among the 88 constellations in the whole day. There are 56 stars in Aquarius with brightness greater than 5.5, the brightest star is Xu Suyi (Aquarius β), and the apparent magnitude is 2.90. On August 25th every year, the Aquarius Center falls from the sky. Latitude variation is located at+65 and? You can see it between -90.

12, Pisces (February19 ~ 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 whole day, ranking 14 among the 88 constellations in the whole day. Pisces crosses the sky on September 27th every year. There are 50 stars in Pisces that are brighter than 5.5, the brightest star is Right Geng Er (Pisces η), and the apparent magnitude is 3.62. Now the vernal equinox is near Thunderbolt 5 (Pisces ω). Latitude changes between+90 and? You can watch it between the ages of 65.

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