The NASA Star Finder charts are constructed based on the visible night sky at 34 degrees north latitude, about as far north of the equator as Los Angeles, California. Will the constellations on the Star Finder chart shift in the sky if you observe the night sky from further north?

Question

-No the location of the stars in the sky is fixed.
-Yes they will shift south
-Yes they will shift north
-No, the motion of Earth cancels out with the motions of the stars

Answer 1

Yes, they will shift south.

When you observe the night sky from a location further north in latitude, you will see a different portion of the sky compared to viewing it from 34 degrees north. Constellations that are visible at lower latitudes may drop below the horizon, while those that are further north will become more prominent. Therefore, the constellations will appear to shift south as you move to a higher latitude.