GEMINI

"GEMINI"

What is Gemini Constellation?

Gemini is the third astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Gemini. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun transits this sign between May 21 and June 21. Gemini is represented by The Twins Castor and Pollux.

Gemini Zodiac Sign

Other meaning:

Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac. It was one of the 48 constellations described by the 2nd century AD astronomer Ptolemy and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today. Its name is Latin for "twins," and it is associated with the twins Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology. Its symbol is (Unicode ♊).

Where does Gemini Lies?

Gemini lies between Taurus to the west and Cancer to the east, with Auriga and Lynx to the north and Monoceros and Canis Minor to the south.

The Sun resides in the astrological sign of Gemini from June 20 to July 20 each year (though the zodiac dates it May 21 - June 21).[3] By mid August, Gemini will appear along the eastern horizon in the morning sky prior to sunrise. The best time to observe Gemini at night is overhead during the months of January and February. By April and May, the constellation will be visible soon after sunset in the west.

What direction is the Gemini constellation?

At middle latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere, we see Gemini's brightest stars, Castor and Pollux nearly overhead while Sirius sparkles quite low in our southern sky.South of the equator, it's the opposite: Sirius shines way up high while Gemini sits low in the northern sky.

ORIGIN OF THE GEMINI CONSTELLATION

What is the story behind the Gemini constellation?

The Twins Gemini is zodiacal constellation representing the twin brothers Castor and Pollux. Both were mothered by Leda, and were therefore brothers of Helen, but they had different fathers: In one night, Leda was made pregnant both by Jupiter in the form of a swan and by her husband, the king Tyndarus of Sparta.

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REFERENCES:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemini_(constellation)

earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/gemini-heres-your-constellation

www.comfychair.org/~cmbell/myth/gemini.html