Remember, the ecliptic is the path that the sun is taking. So that's basically tracing out the plane of the solar system. And then all of this is a backdrop, and all the constellations are much ...

Most first-time stargazers begin by looking south, as that's where northern-hemisphere observers see the ecliptic ... so if you're learning constellations or spotting planets, leave the chart ...

How the planets deviate from the ecliptic For all the hype about this “parade,” we actually saw a tighter gathering of planets back in June and July 2022, when all the planets—plus the Moon ...