Ok so we revolve around the sun. At nighttime in January we face away from the sun to see the nighttime sky and stars.

6 months later in July we’re on the opposite side of the sun and now again at nighttime we face away from the sun.

But this direction is now 180 degrees away from the January direction… but the nighttime sky is still the same

How is that possible

  • bstix@feddit.dk
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    5 days ago

    I think the easiest way to grasp this is to take (or visualise taking) a basket ball and a tennis ball in each hand and sit in the center of your kitchen.

    Consider the “constallations” in your kitchen: Big sink, Cold Fridge and Hanging Lamp.

    Then try if can you see these from the tennis ball if you hold it in various positions around the basket ball.