If the Sun is currently in the region traditionally assigned to Leo, which constellation should be seen culminating (overhead) around midnight?
Answer
Aquarius
The relationship between the Sun’s position and nocturnal visibility is based on the opposition on the ecliptic. The constellation currently occupied by the Sun dominates the daytime sky and is therefore not visible at night. If one observes the sky around midnight, the constellations culminating (directly overhead) are those positioned approximately opposite the Sun's location along the ecliptic path. Since the text implies Leo is opposite Aquarius in the context of tracing the path, observing Aquarius culminating at midnight would confirm the Sun's presence in Leo during daylight hours.
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