Do the constellations visible in the sky at a particular time of night (say, 9 p.m.) follow a seasonal pattern?
A) No; the same constellations are visible at 9 p.m. on any clear night of the year.
B) No; as the year progresses, the constellations visible at 9 p.m. are the same but their shapes change.
C) Yes; at 9 p.m. on a clear winter night, ALL of the constellations you can see are different from the ones that appear at the same time on a summer night.
D) Yes; at 9 p.m. on a summer night, MOST of the constellations you can see are different from those you can see on a winter night. Some constellations are visible all year long.

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The constellations visible in the sky at a particular time of night do follow a seasonal pattern due to Earth's orbit around the Sun, changing the night sky view throughout the year. However, some constellations near the celestial poles are visible all year long in their respective hemispheres.

Do the Constellations Visible in the Sky at a Particular