The Cancer constellation
Cnc · Catalogue stars: 6
The constellation Cancer: 6 catalogue stars and 2 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Cnc
- Catalogue stars
- 6
- Messier objects
- 2
- Brightest star
- Tarf · 3.5ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 43103 · 4.0ᵐ · G8Iab:
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 49° | 49° |
| +55° | 54° | 55° |
| +45° | 64° | 63° |
| +30° | 79° | 68° |
| 0° | 71° | 71° |
| −35° | 36° | 67° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 00:51 |
| February | 22:44 |
| March | 20:59 |
| April | 19:06 |
| May | 17:11 |
| June | 15:05 |
| July | 13:01 |
| August | 11:00 |
| September | 09:07 |
| October | 07:18 |
| November | 05:18 |
| December | 03:09 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Cancer?
Tarf — 3.5ᵐ.