The Southern Cross is a Southern Hemisphere constellation that is as famous the big dipper in the Northern Hemisphere because of the brightness of the stars. It has a Southern Hemisphere declination slightly higher than the big dipper's Northern Hemisphere declination. Is it visible anywhere in the United States?
A) Yes, it is visible in most of the southern tier of states during summer months.
B) No, it is not visible anywhere in the U.S. because the entire country is too far north.
C) Yes, it is visible during much of the year, but it is obscured by the full Moon.
D) Yes, it is visible in Hawaii during the summer months.
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