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Break Up the Sky

Match what you see in the North, South, East, and West portions of the Sky.

AB
NorthStarts move in a counter clockwise circle around Polaris
WestCelestial bodies appear to move diagonally down to the right toward the horizon
EastCelestial bodies appear to move diagonally up to the right
SouthCelestial bodies move left to right crawling across the southern horizon
Prime time for star gazing8 - 9 pm
OrionMostly visible in winter sky, but also visible in summer before dawn
Dark skySixth magnitude visibility, possible to see up to 6,000 stars
First and second magnitude objectsEasy to see in the night sky


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