Can you still see the same stars at night,  in Australia as you can in North America?
539862
Yes, but to a degree. The horizon line is going to be different, so you will see some of the stars, although a bit displaced, that the Northern hemisphere sees, and you will see a lot more that is only visible to the Southern hemisphere.
1143795
You need to remember the Sun is in its quiet period as part of its 11 year cycle, so activity may not be that great...\n\nTo the other parts of your question... the Aurora Australis would be just as spectacular as its northern counterpart, it's just not seen by as many people. Have a look at the planet: there is virtually no land between 40S and Antarctica, so the only people to see it in it's full glory are those at sea or on research stations.\n\nI've seen (and photographed) it here from Victoria, Australia, as a pink and green glow with the occasional ray.\n\nCheck the link below for more info....
932677
That depends on what side you are on. One side is always daytime the other side is always nighttime.
345055
Most star maps are either of the Northern Hemisphere or the Souther Hemisphere of our entire celestial sphere.  So there are maps of stars best viewed from the southern hemisphere as well but since you cant see most of those constalations in the northern hemisphere they will likely not be sold in most northern places.
984151
It is perfectly safe to look at the stars as long as you want; hours, days, years or even decades. Just don't try that with the Sun.
971959
yup the same phenomenon is observed near the south pole, but it has a different name. it is called 'aurora australis'
475930
The number of visible stars is the same whether it is overcast or not.  The question is whether we can see them from our particular vantage point.\n\nAnyways...\n\n\nIf the relative humidity is very high, then there is an excess of moisture in the air that particulate can stick to.\n\nLogic says yes, it would make it harder to see the stars.\nFOr instance, if you look toward the horizon, there is so much atmosphere that the views from this angle would be limited in quality.\n\nBut maybe on a clear night with high relative humitidy, looking straight up wouldn't effect the view too much.  Good question.  Another thought is, after it rains really good, and the clouds clear, the humidity would be high but particulate in the air at a minimum for a short while.  SO, maybe the viewing would be better at that point.
327885
The stars are out all the time it's just that during the hours of daylight it's too bright to see them.  There will be stars every night, whether cloud obscures them or not is a different matter.
360746
You can see them. but not right now. if you want to see the same sky as asturiala sees right now wait till fall.
558983
It is due to the earth's orbit around the sun. At night, we are looking in different directions over the course of a year. The stars stay in the same positions over long periods of time.
134291
yep, the sun doesn't hit it as much. Plus, it would depend on your location too.
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yes, however it only appears as a small point of moving light tracking across the sky. \n\nYou would have to get an orbital schedual, its orbital track, get a nice dark night (new moons are best) and be away from light pollution... central rockies are a good place...
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Well the simplest way has already been said... the sun rises in the east and sets in the west... so you can work out north from that.... \n\nBut as you mention the stars are we to assume you are trying to find direction at night?\n\nAgain there are many country ways - like the moss growing on trees and prevailing winds etc - but I personally wouldn't rely on this.\n\nSilly thought but if you have a map and can see any landmark or town lit up at night you can get your direction.
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Never because there are different time zones around the world therefore if you are having nighttime another country may be having day time.
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Maybe a geosynchronously orbiting satellite. Those are satellites that rotate with the Earth so it appears that they don't move from our perspective.\n\nObviously, anything else (including stars) would move as the night progressed.\n\nHope that helps.
446423
Oooh, doing their star chart? If you don't know it, guess noon and a city in the central northern time zone such as Chicago, I believe is the general advice. Of course you could always go with the city where they live now.
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You always see the same face, you can`t see the dark side.\n\nBut you can see the moon different ways up depending on where in the world you are...\n\ne.g. I live in the uk and am used to seeing moon a certain way up. When I travelled to Singapore the moon seemed to be on it`s side. When I went to Australia, the moon looked completely upside down.\n\nBut it was the same face.