In any particular place on Earth, certain constellations are visible in the evening only at certain times of the year because _.
A)our evening view of space depends on where Earth is located in its orbit around the Sun
B)during some times of year, some constellations drop below the southern horizon
C)on any particular night, we can only see stars that are directly opposite (180 degrees away from)the Sun in the sky
D)some constellations are circumpolar

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Our evening view of space depends on where Earth is located in its orbit around the Sun. As Earth orbits the Sun, its position changes relative to the stars. This means that the constellations visible in the evening sky also change over time. For example, the constellation Orion is only visible in the evening sky during the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere because that is when Earth is on the side of its orbit that faces Orion.

In Any Particular Place on Earth, Certain Constellations Are Visible