What time of year is Gemini visible?
Gemini is fairly easy to spot in the sky, even for amateur stargazers. It is located northeast of the constellation Orion and between the Taurus and Cancer constellations. Best viewing is during February. By April and May, the constellation can be seen soon after sunset in the west.
Where is Gemini in the sky now?
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.
What is the myth behind the constellation Gemini?
In Greek mythology, Gemini was associated with the myth of Castor and Pollux, the children of Leda and Argonauts both. Pollux was the son of Zeus, who seduced Leda, while Castor was the son of Tyndareus, king of Sparta and Leda’s husband.
How was Gemini created?
The constellation of Gemini is made up of two twins: Castor and Pollux. When Castor was killed in battle, Pollux pleaded with Zeus to bring him back. Zeus agreed to immortalize both Castor and Pollux, if they spend half of their time on the Earth and the other half amongst the stars in the heavens.
Who is Gemini God?
The Story Behind the Gemini Zodiac Sign By all accounts, the twins represented in Gemini mythology are Castor and Pollux of Greek mythology. Pollux’s father is the god Zeus (Greek mythology). As such, Pollux is an immortal while his twin brother Castor is mortal. The twins were young, handsome, and adventurous.
Who will a Gemini marry?
The most compatible signs with Gemini are generally considered to be Aries, Leo, Libra and Aquarius. The least compatible signs with Gemini are generally considered to be Virgo and Pisces.
What does a Gemini look like?
What are details of Gemini appearance? Not having big eyes, but their eyes are always bright and shiny. About the eye color, it can be blue, hazel, and gray, but the most common one is brown. They have a pale, light skin color though sometimes you can find a tanned Gemini.