In which season of the year are the following constellations visible in the night sky ?

(a) Cassiopeia

(b) Leo Major

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Cassiopeia - It is a prominent constellation in the northern sky. It is visible in winter from the northern hemisphere. It looks like a distorted letter 'W' or 'M' . It contains two planetary nebulae.

Leo major-The constellation becomes visible in the Northern Hemisphere around the spring equinox and is easily identifiable through May.

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