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Constellations are not visible on Earth during the day because? a) the Earth is turned away from them b) the Sun's light makes them impossible to see c) the Earth is on the opposite side of the Sun d) the constellations have revolved to the other side of the Sun​

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Answer: b

Explanation: because the light-scattering properties of our atmosphere spread sunlight across the sky. seeing the dim light of a distant star in the blanket of photons from our Sun becomes as difficult as spotting a single snowflake in a blizzard.

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