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Since the birth we know that the zodiacal constellations are 12. Only in adult age we have discovered that the Sun in its motion along the eclittica also enters in the constellation of the Ofiuco and not few, almost 3 weeks, for the actual epoch J2000 the first 3 weeks of December.
And so happily we are definitely detached by that other horrible "science" that is proclaiming that the signs are 12 and of 30 degrees each.
But the history doesn't end here! If we also extend the definition of zodiacal constellations to those that can also visit the planets over that the Sun we discover some amazing truths. Mercury can reach latitude of +3.73Ā° and -4.97, Venus of +8.83 and -8.72 etc. This because of the different inclinations of the orbits. Thanks to this they are able to enter in Cetus, Corvus, Crater, Hydra, Orion, Pegasus, Scutum and Sextans.
For example Jupiter was in Cetus in March 1999 and Saturn in March 1997. In October 2002 and to end of June 2003 Saturn was in Orione. Venus sometimes enters in Pegasus, Hydra, Sextans, Crater, Corvus and Scutum, as from 25 to 31 January 2014. On October 20th 2058 will be in Corvus and in September 25th 2122 in Crater.
So we set a total of 21 zodiaca constellations. If we consider the Moon we discover however that some observatories can see it in Auriga. We have therefore 22 constellations, at least according to the rules defined by the International Astronomical Union.
And if Pluto were considered still a planet we should also to add to the above-mentioned constellations Serpens, Eridanus, Coma and Bootes. In short, a beautiful dilemma.
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