Constellations Picture Quiz
What constellation is this?
- Between November 23 and December 21, the sun passes through the constellation Sagittarius. Sagittarius is known as the Archer because it reminded the Greeks of a centaur, which was represented by a bow and arrow.
What constellation is this?
- Through February and January, the sun passes through the Capricorn constellation. The Greeks related the constellation to a goat with a fish instead of a tail, so it's oftentimes referred to as Sea Goat.
What constellation is this?
- The Aquarius constellation is one of the oldest constellations that we know of. The Babylonians thought it resembled a man pouring water from a pitcher. This metaphor meant that Aquarius was the bringer of rain, bringing wisdom and knowledge with it.
What constellation is this?
- The Pisces constellation becomes apparent every March in the ecliptic. Known as "the fishes," Pisces represents Aphrodite who turned herself into a fish to escape an evil monster.
What constellation is this?
- One of the four cardinal signs, the Aries constellation shows up every April. Known as "the Ram," the Aries constellation looked like a ram with wings and was used to represent Ares, god of war.
What constellation is this?
- The Taurus constellation can best be seen during April and May. The constellation is recognized as a bull by various cultures around the world. The Greeks named it after Zeus, who would turn himself into a bull in order to visit the mortal world.
What constellation is this?
- The Gemini constellation is most prominent during June. Also called "the Twins," this constellation reminded the Greeks of Zeus' twin sons.
What constellation is this?
- The Cancer constellation is visible to the naked eye in July. Due to its many legs and extremities, this constellation is also called "the Crab" by the Greeks. The crab was one of the creatures fought by Hercules.
What constellation is this?
- The Leo constellation can be seen during most of August. To many astronomers in ancient times, this constellation resembled a lion.
What constellation is this?
- The scorpio constellation resembles a scorpion, which is how it got its name. Greek mythology states that this constellation was made by Artemis, the god of hunting, wild animals, and the wilderness.
