The simple answer is that – in accordance with both ancient astrological tradition and modern astronomy – the Sun technically has no constellation .
Another common inquiry is “What constellation is the sun in?”.
Viewed from the surface of this planet, the Sun would appear to be part of the Cassiopeia constellation. However, rather than forming a W shape, our Sun would form a sixth point on its “western” end, making it look like a mountain chain (or a scribbled line).
A common question we ran across in our research was “What constellations does the sun pass through?”.
One thought is that during the year, the Sun passes through each of the constellations of the Zodiac . For example, in August, the Sun is in Leo, and then in September, the Sun is in Virgo. Your astrological sign is based on this.
What Constellation would we be in if our Sun was there?
From our nearest neighbouring star (not counting the Sun) we would be in Cassiopeia . Constellations are relative to the observer. From the Alpha Centauri system (3 stars including Proxima Centauri a. k. a. Alpha Centauri C) our sun would appear as an extra star in the constellation of Cassiopeia.
Constellations are relative to the observer. From the Alpha Centauri system (3 stars including Proxima Centauri a. k. a. Alpha Centauri C) our sun would appear as an extra star in the constellation of Cassiopeia . From Barnard’s star our sun would appear as a bright extra star in the constellation of Monoceros.
Does the Sun stay in the same constellation as the planets?
Yes, but it does not stay in the same constellation. The Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune and all the other solar system objects move across the constellations of the Zodiac: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pices and Ophiuchus.
What Constellation is the Sun in in August?
For example, in August, the Sun is in Leo, and then in September, the Sun is in Virgo . Your astrological sign is based on this. What this means is that the Sun is part of each constellation of the Zodiac over the course of a single year, so it can’t be said to be in any single constellation.
So, the Sun appears to move through the constellations of the zodiac, which is why you hear that the Sun is in a particular zodiac constellation in a particular month. For example, in September, the Sun is in the constellation of Virgo .
Does the sun appear in front of constellation of the zodiac?
You may know that the real sun in the real sky does not appear in front of a constellation of the zodiac within the same range of dates you’ll see listed in astrological horoscopes. That’s because astrology and astronomy use different systems. Astrologers typically indicate the sun’s position with signs whereas astronomers use constellations.
Another common query is “When does the sun enter each zodiacal constellation?”.
Date of sun’s entry into each zodiacal constellation (and corresponding ecliptic longitude): Dec 18, 2014: Sun enters constellation Sagittarius (266.54o) Jan 20, 2015: Sun enters constellation Capricornus (299.66o) Feb 16, 2015: Sun enters constellation Aquarius (327.83o).
The Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune and all the other solar system objects move across the constellations of the Zodiac: Aries , Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pices and Ophiuchus.
Credit: NASA During the year, the Sun passes through each of the constellations of the Zodiac. For example, in August, the Sun is in Leo, and then in September, the Sun is in Virgo . Your astrological sign is based on this.