Question

10)the diagram below represents positions of earth in its orbit around the sun and twelve constellations that can be seen in the midnight sky by an observer in new york state at different times of the year. the approximate locations of the constellations in relation to earths orbit are shown.
which date is correctly paired with two constellations that can be seen in the sky at midnight?
(1) february 21: leo and cancer
(2) may 21: scorpius and taurus
(3) august 21: libra and virgo
(4) november 21: gemini and capricorn

1. the diagram below represents the orbital position of earth on october 21.

which northern hemisphere season is occurring when earth reaches position x?
(1) fall
(2) winter
(3) spring
(4) summer

Explanation:

for Question 10:
Midnight constellations are opposite Earth’s orbital position relative to the Sun. For November 21, Earth faces Aries; Gemini and Capricorn are visible opposite, matching option 4. Other options pair constellations not opposite their dates.

for Question 11:
Earth’s orbit is counterclockwise. October 21 is fall; moving counterclockwise, position X (6 months later) is April 21, which is spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

Answer:

1. (4) November 21: Gemini and Capricorn
2. (3) spring