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CANCER The Crab Cancer constellation is located in the northern sky. Its name means “the crab” in Latin. Cancer is the faintest of the 12 zodiac constellations. The constellation was first catalogued by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in his Almagest in the 2nd century CE. FACTS & LOCATION Cancer is the 31st largest constellation in the sky, occupying an area of 506 square degrees. It lies in the second quadrant of the northern hemisphere (NQ2) and can be seen at latitudes between +90° and -60°. The neighboring constellations are Canis Minor, Gemini, Hydra, Leo, Leo Minor, and Lynx. MYTH In Greek mythology, the constellation Cancer is associated with the crab sent by Hera to kill Heracles. In different versions of the myth, the crab is either kicked into the sky by Heracles or placed among the stars by Hera after getting crushed by the Greek hero. In astrology, which is not a science, Cancer is the fourth sign of the Zodiac and represents those born between June 20 and July 22. It is considered a water sign and is one of the four cardinal signs, which are signs that indicate a change of season when the sun makes its annual passage into them. *This video is not intended for children under 13 years of age.