OtterKnow Kids Encyclopedia

As Earth goes around the Sun, different zodiac constellations appear in the sky each month. The twelve zodiac constellations include Aries the Ram, Taurus the Bull, Gemini the Twins, Leo the Lion, and more. Ancient people noticed these star patterns and gave them names and stories.

• The word “zodiac” comes from a Greek word meaning “circle of animals.” Most zodiac constellations are named after animals or people.
• The zodiac constellations form a big band across the sky that the Sun, Moon, and planets all travel through!