Assume you are observing the night sky from a typical city in the United States at a latitude of +40°.Use the figure below to determine which constellation of the zodiac would be nearest the meridian at midnight in March.
A) Scorpius
B) Gemini
C) Aquarius
D) Leo

Question

Assume you are observing the night sky from a typical city in the United States at a latitude of +40°.Use the figure below to determine which constellation of the zodiac would be nearest the meridian at midnight in March. 
A) Scorpius 
B) Gemini 
C) Aquarius 
D) Leo

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

From the figure, we can see that the constellation of Leo is closest to the meridian at midnight in March when viewed from a latitude of +40°. The zodiac constellations are arranged in a belt, and the one closest to the meridian at midnight depends on the time of year and the observer's location on Earth.

Assume You Are Observing the Night Sky from a Typical