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Mostly, you can't.
The classical astrological signs are "Sun Signs"; that is the constellation that the Sun WAS in about 2500 years ago. Because of the "precession of the equinoxes", the Sun is actually one zodiac sign earlier now; during Cancer, the Sun is actually in the constellation of Gemini.
But even so, at the beginning of July, the constellation Cancer is very low in the western sky at sunset; since none of the Cancer stars are especially bright, you probably won't see it.
The constellation Cancer is most easily seen in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter months, particularly in January. It can be found in the zodiac and is located between the constellations Gemini and Leo. Look for a group of stars that form a shape resembling a crab.
You must provide location. It is very important because stars visible in one area does not mean they are visible in others. I live close to the line of the cancer tropic and for example I am able to see the cancer constellation on nightly basis.
In New England (Northeast US) Cancer currently begins to rise in the east roughly 5PM; Acubens (65 Cnc, also alpha Cnc) rises roughly 7:50. Cancer is highest in the south roughly 2:30AM.
There is no specific place you have to wait for a specific time and date to see it.
Cancer is visible at latitudes between +90° and −60°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 pm) during the month of March.
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What is the alpha star of cancer constellation?
Beta Cancri is the brightest star in the constellation Cancer. Its common name is Altarf.
Which constellation might you find the planet Saturn?
You can find the planet Saturn in the constellation of Capricornus.
What is the distance between the constellation cancer and earth in any distance of measure?
The distance between the constellation Cancer and Earth can vary as the stars in the constellation are at different distances. The closest star in Cancer is around 290 light-years away, while the farthest star is approximately 2,600 light-years distant.
What is the altitude of constellation cancer?
The constellation Cancer does not have a specific altitude in terms of distance from Earth. It is a grouping of stars in the night sky viewed from Earth, and its position in the sky is measured in terms of declination and right ascension coordinates.
How did the Tropic of Capricorn get its name?
The Tropic of Capricorn is so named because about 2000 years ago the sun was entering the constellation Capricornus on the December solstice. In modern times the sun appears in the constellation Sagittarius during this time. The change is due to precession of the equinoxes!!
What are the names of the main stars in the constellation Cancer?
You can find a list of them in the Wikipedia article "Cancer (constellation)", under the section "main stars".
What is the closest constellation to the constellation Leo?
The constellation closest to Leo is Cancer. Cancer is located to the west of Leo in the night sky.
What is cancer constellation is the?
it is a star of a crab that reprsents cancer
Why do they call the disease cancer and is it related to the constellation cancer or the tropic of cancer?
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What is the distance to earth from cancer?
If you mean the constellation cancer, there is no such thing as a "distance to a constellation". It just doesn't make sense. A constellation is basically a general direction in space.
What is a special feature found in cancer constellation?
Aside from Cancer being the dimmest zodiacal constellation, the planet Mars is in Cancer (as of 4/21/10)
How many stars does cancer constellation have?
5 stars are there in cancer
A spring constellation the crab?
Cancer.
What is the nickname for the cancer constellation?
"The Crab"
What is the spring constellation the crab?
It is Cancer.
What shape is cancer the constellation?
Cancer is usually represented as a crab in the constellation. The arrangement of stars form a pattern that resembles a crab, fitting the name of the constellation.
Is Cancer the Crab a constellation?
Yes, definitely :-)
