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In which season of the year, the following constellations are seen? (i) Orion(ii) Ursa major (great bear).

(i) Orion Constellation: Visible during winter season in the northern skies.
(ii) Ursa major (great bear) Constellation: Visible in April in the northern part of the sky.  

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