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Constellations of the Month: December – Aries
Constellations of the Month: December – Aries: We continue December with the next constellation of the month, Aries, “The Ram.” Aries, “The Ram” – The Aries constellation is located in the northern hemisphere, and symbolizes "the ram." Aries is distinguished with the symbol representing this constellation is ♈, which signifies the horns of a ram.…Read more Constellations of the Month: December – Aries
Constellations of the Month: December – Triangulum
Constellations of the Month: December – Triangulum: We continue December with the next constellation of the month, Triangulum, “The Triangle.” Triangulum, “The Triangle” – The Triangulum constellation is located in the northern hemisphere, and symbolizes "the triangle." Triangulum is classified as one of the Greek constellations. It was initially catalogued by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy…Read more Constellations of the Month: December – Triangulum
Constellations of the Month: December – Perseus
Constellations of the Month: December – Perseus: We start December with the first constellation of the month, Perseus, “The Hero Perseus.” Perseus, “The Hero Perseus” – The Perseus constellation is located in the northern hemisphere, and symbolizes "the hero Perseus in Greek mythology." Perseus derives its name from the hero Perseus in Greek mythology. Perseus…Read more Constellations of the Month: December – Perseus
Recap: Constellations of the Month of November
Recap: Constellations of the Month of November: Here is a recap of all the constellations posts from the month of November, of the featured 9 pm sighting in your area for the month of November. Cassiopeia, “Queen Cassiopeia”: https://versatileer.com/2025/11/07/constellations-of-the-month-november-cassiopeia/ Andromeda, “Daughter of Queen Cassiopeia”: https://versatileer.com/2025/11/09/constellations-of-the-month-november-andromeda/ Pisces, “The Fish”: https://versatileer.com/2025/11/14/constellations-of-the-month-november-pisces/ Cetus, “The Whale”: https://versatileer.com/2025/11/17/constellations-of-the-month-november-cetus/ Sculptor, “The…Read more Recap: Constellations of the Month of November
Constellations of the Month: November – Hydrus
Constellations of the Month: November – Hydrus: We continue November with the last constellation of the month, Hydrus, “The Male Water Snake.” Hydrus, “The Male Water Snake” – The Hydrus constellation is located in the southern hemisphere, symbolizing the male water snake in Latin. Hydrus is also referred to as "the lesser water snake," serving…Read more Constellations of the Month: November – Hydrus
Constellations of the Month: November – Tucana
Constellations of the Month: November – Tucana: We continue November with the next constellation of the month, Tucana, “The Toucan.” Tucana, “The Toucan” – The Tucana constellation is located in the southern hemisphere, symbolizing a toucan, a bird native to tropical and sub-tropical areas. This constellation was established by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius, based on…Read more Constellations of the Month: November – Tucana
Constellations of the Month: November – Phoenix
Constellations of the Month: November – Phoenix: We continue November with the next constellation of the month, Phoenix, “The Mythical Bird.” Phoenix, “The Mythical Bird” – The Phoenix constellation is located in the southern hemisphere, symbolizing the mythical bird that rises from its own ashes. Phoenix was initially introduced by the Dutch astronomer and cartographer…Read more Constellations of the Month: November – Phoenix
Photos: Full Beaver Super Moon on November 5th
Weather did permit to catch the awesome way long Super Beaver Moon on November for the second of four Super Moons of this season. We had the first in October (Full Harvest/Hunter's Moon). Two more: next in December, and the last in January. Here are photos of November 5th's Full Beaver Super Moon! Enjoy!!. Photos…Read more Photos: Full Beaver Super Moon on November 5th
Constellations of the Month: November – Sculptor
Constellations of the Month: November – Sculptor: We continue November with the next constellation of the month, Sculptor, “The Sculptor.” Sculptor, “The Sculptor” – The Sculptor constellation is located in the southern hemisphere, symbolizing a sculptor, and positioned to the south of Aquarius and Cetus. This constellation was among those introduced in the southern hemisphere…Read more Constellations of the Month: November – Sculptor
