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It is said that in the rainy season the sun enters the Mrug nakshatra. What does it mean? - General Science

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It is said that in the rainy season the sun enters the Mrug nakshatra. What does it mean?

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A constellation or nakshatra, is present behind the sun, which gets hidden because of the bright sunlight. So, when we look up in the sky, we are actually seeing both the sun and the constellation behind it. Thus, when the Earth changes position, it appears to an observer on Earth as if the Sun has moved from its position and is entering a new constellation or nakshatra.
The Sun entering the Mrug Nakshatra in rainy season means that Mrug Nakshatra or Orion is behind the Sun.

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Chapter 20: In the World of Stars - Exercise [Page 84]

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Balbharati General Science Integrated [English] Standard 7 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 20 In the World of Stars
Exercise | Q 3. (ii) | Page 84
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