this image will help you see what Draco looks like and where to look for it.
http://www.space.com/php/multimedia/imag鈥?/a>When can the constellation, Draco could be seen in the sky in Toronto?Use are star gazing map. All you have to do is point to the date and time and direction and there you have it.
I think it will be harder for you to see constellations in a city. This is obviously because of light pollution. Try going somewhere with less light.
You can make your very own star map or buy one. basically all you do is spin the map around pointing at the date, time ,direction degrees and stuff. Certain stars are bloacked on certain dates.
To see wich constellations are visible in your city visit the weather network they have weather conditions for star gazing and explain what constellations are visible in your city:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/stargaz鈥?/a>
Weather condition for today:
1掳C
Partly cloudy
Updated:Sunday March 2 2008,13:00 EST- Pearson Airport Sunrise 6:52
Sunset 18:09
Ceiling 762 m
Constellation visible: Leo (yay my sign)
As the majestic retinue of winter stars move westward, we can see the first springtime constellations approaching from the east. With a striking pattern, Leo is the brightest, resembling its namesake, the lion, crouching in a regal pose. By the beginning of March Leo has cleared the eastern horizon at the end of evening twilight and is climbing higher in the southeast.
The Lions basic form is a small triangle connected to a giant sickle - a hook. The prominent "sickle" represents the lions head, mane and chest. Shaped like a backward question mark, the "period" of this giant celestial punctuation is marked by the brilliant star Regulus, while three stars trailing to the east mark Leo\'s hindquarters and tail.
The ancient Egyptians worshipped lion-gods and believed the annual rise of the Nile river occurred at a time when the Sun rose in the part of the sky occupied by Leo. This link to the Nile is a possible explanation of why later, Greek and Romans often placed the familiar lion\'s head at springs and fountains.
(Weather Network)
Hope this helepd! Go on google to print off star gazing maps or buy one. Trust me its useful!!!
According to my star gazing map try to see if you can see, Draco it should be visible today March 2nd around midnight or around 11pm. hope this helped. look eastward.
Kep in mind it is a bit cloudy so you can see it only if weather permits.
I hope this helped you.When can the constellation, Draco could be seen in the sky in Toronto?you should be able to see it North by north east about half way up the sky 11pm (ish)
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