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Seasonal asterisms are patterns of stars that are best seen during specific seasons. They can be made up of stars from one or more constellations.
Summer Triangle: Made up of Vega, Altair, and Deneb, this asterism is visible in the spring, summer, and autumn.
Winter Circle: Also known as the Winter Hexagon, this asterism is made up of Rigel, Aldebaran, Capella, Pollux, Procyon, and Sirius.
Winter Triangle: Made up of Procyon, Sirius, and Betelgeuse, this asterism is part of the Winter Circle.
Great Square of Pegasus (autumn): This asterism is made up of Scheat, Alpheratz, Markab, and Algenib.
Diamond of Virgo (spring): This asterism is made up of Arcturus, Cor Caroli, Denebola, and Spica.
Asterisms are important for celestial navigation and for identifying stars and deep sky objects. They are also useful for people who are getting to know the night sky.
