Zodiac Constellations

The Zodiac

• A group of 12 (13) constellations found on either side of the ecliptic

• Appear as background of the sun , moon and planets throughout the season

• Basis of astrology

How Can I remember them?

• Aries

• Taurus

• Gemini

• Cancer

• Leo

• Virgo

• Libra

• Scorpius

• Sagittarius

• Capricorn

• Aquarius

• Pisces

Here’s How :

The

• Ram

• Bull

• Twins

• Crab

• Liverish

• Scaly

• Scorpions

• Are

• Good

• Water

• Fish

Why?

• Sometimes it’s easier to remember a nonsense verse than a bunch of unfamiliar terms.

Aries- the ram

Taurus- the bull

Gemini- the twins

Cancer- the crab

Leo- the lion

Virgo- the virgin goddess

Libra- the scales of justice

Scorpius- the scorpion

Ophiuchus – the serpent holder

Sagittarius- the archer

Capricorn- the goat

Aquarius- the water carrier

Pisces- the fishes

Orion – the hunter

Here are the drawings:

And more:

What constellation is in this painting?

http://www.andreaplanet.com/mosaic/starrynight/screenshots/starrynight4.jpg

http://www.vangoghgallery.com/painting/starrynightovertherhone.html

The Moon in this Week’s Sky

• Look for the moon around 8pm

• It will pass under the constellation Leo

• Look for the backwards question mark

• Look for the bright star Regulus and the planet MARS