Why is the constellation Leo not visible all year from Canada?
A)Leo is in the southern celestial hemisphere.
B)Leo is on the ecliptic, so it is sometimes directly behind the Sun in the sky.
C)Leo is on the celestial equator, so it is often directly behind the Moon in the sky.
D)Leo has no stars visible to the unaided eye.

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Leo is on the ecliptic, which is the path the Sun appears to take in the sky. Therefore, at certain times of the year, Leo is directly behind the Sun in the sky and cannot be seen.

Why Is the Constellation Leo Not Visible All Year from Canada