Zodiac

• The zodiac is a belt or zone of space around Earth.
• The Belt around the earth extends about 9° on either side of the Ecliptic.
• There are the 12 well-known constellations that lie in this band of space.
  • They are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricornus, Aquarius, and Pisces.
  • Constellations are a group of stars.

Interesting Facts About Zodiac

• The orbits of the Moon and the major planets lie entirely within this zone.
• Among 88 constellations, Twelve lie in this belt only.
• Ancient peoples saw how the sun appearedto pass in front of each constellation for about one month of the year.
  • Most of the constellations represent animals.
  • Therefore, the ancient Greeks called the zone “circle of animals” or “the little animals.”

Source

• Britannica