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  • Year-Round Constellations: 3 Always Visible in the Northern Hemisphere
    There are no constellations visible year-round from all locations on Earth. The constellations we see change throughout the year due to Earth's orbit around the Sun.

    However, some constellations are circumpolar, meaning they are located close enough to the celestial poles that they never set below the horizon for observers in certain latitudes.

    Here are 3 examples of constellations that are circumpolar for observers in the northern hemisphere:

    1. Ursa Major (Great Bear): This is one of the most recognizable constellations and contains the asterism known as the Big Dipper. It is circumpolar for most of the northern hemisphere.

    2. Ursa Minor (Little Bear): This constellation contains Polaris, the North Star, and is visible year-round for observers in the northern hemisphere.

    3. Cassiopeia: This constellation is shaped like a "W" and is visible year-round for observers in the northern hemisphere.

    Keep in mind that these constellations might not be visible year-round from all locations in the northern hemisphere. Observers closer to the equator will see fewer circumpolar constellations.

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