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A student observes the night sky in July with a telescope. The student does not see the constellation Canis Major.

Why is Canis Major missing from the night sky in July?


Canis Major moves around Earth.

Canis Major moves around Earth.

Canis Major moves around the Sun.

Canis Major moves around the Sun.

Earth rotates on its axis, and the Moon blocks Canis Major.

Earth rotates on its axis, and the Moon blocks Canis Major.

Earth orbits the Sun, and the Sun blocks Canis Major.

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Answer:

You can only see it in December through March

Step-by-step explanation:

The Canis Major can only be seen during the Winter season.

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