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Explore the Zodiac

The Sun passes through the zodiac constellations throughout the year from Earth's point of view

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Query for the classic astrological zodiac constellations:

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Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpius

Sagittarius

Capricornus

Aquarius

Pisces

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Query for the modern astronomical zodiac constellations:

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CONSTELLATIONS

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Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Ophiuchus

Scorpius

Sagittarius

Capricornus

Aquarius

Pisces

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There are 13 astronomical zodiac constellations compared to 12 in the astrological zodiac:

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The constellations of the astrological zodiac are found along the ecliptic:

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Artistic illustrations can be overlaid:

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View the astrological zodiac near the boundary between Scorpius and Sagittarius:

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In the modern astronomical zodiac, updated constellation boundaries place Ophiuchus between Scorpius and Sagittarius:

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