Do the Constellations Visible in the Sky at a Particular

Multiple Choice

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.