Twelve of the constellations the ecliptic passes through form the zodiac. Their names can be readily identified on standard star charts and are familiar to millions of horoscope users. Ancient ...

These constellations are found along the ecliptic, the eastward apparent path that the sun traces across Earth's sky, according to Space.com. Although it's long been thought that zodiacal light is ...

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 ...