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Grade 5 Science · Problem type
Star patterns by season
Use this to sort star patterns by the season they are seen in the evening sky.
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When is it seen in the evening sky?
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Assumptions
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As Earth goes around the sun, the night side faces different stars.
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Some star patterns near the North Star are seen all year.
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These are for the evening sky in the northern United States.
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