Question

If you lived on the Equator, you would be able to see the Big Dipper rise and set in the night sky

Answer 1

Answer:

False

Explanation:

• The big dipper officially means big bear constellation, If you tend to live at or near the equator, the big dipper would not be visible to you as this is a northern zone phenomenon or the northern star constellation.

• Visible from the latitude of 30 degrees to 90 degrees onward.  

• The seven big stars of this constellation are Alkaid, Mizar, Alioth, Megrez, Phecda, Dubhe, and Merak. Best seen in the evenings in April. Seen in higher latitudes like the USA and Canada.

• Aso to see this you need to have a clean and clear night sky and which is possible mostly in higher latitude.