Cancer Dates: When Cancer Season Starts and Ends
Cancer season normally runs from Jun 21 to Jul 22, though exact start and end dates shift slightly each year as the Sun’s ingress time varies.
Exact Cancer Dates by Year
Computed from NASA JPL ephemeris data (astronomy-engine). All times UTC.
| Year | Sun enters Cancer | Sun leaves Cancer |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jun 20, 08:51 PM UTC | Jul 22, 07:44 AM UTC |
| 2025 | Jun 21, 02:42 AM UTC | Jul 22, 01:29 PM UTC |
| 2026 | Jun 21, 08:24 AM UTC | Jul 22, 07:13 PM UTC |
| 2027 | Jun 21, 02:10 PM UTC | Jul 23, 01:04 AM UTC |
| 2028 | Jun 20, 08:01 PM UTC | Jul 22, 06:53 AM UTC |
| 2029 | Jun 21, 01:48 AM UTC | Jul 22, 12:41 PM UTC |
| 2030 | Jun 21, 07:30 AM UTC | Jul 22, 06:25 PM UTC |
Cancer Cusp Dates
Cancer birthdays near these windows may share traits with the neighboring sign:
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FAQ
When does Cancer season start?
Cancer season usually starts on Jun 21, though the exact date can shift by a day from year to year. The Sun enters Cancer at its precise ingress moment, which varies with Earth's orbit.
When does Cancer season end?
Cancer season typically ends on Jul 22. The Sun then moves into the next zodiac sign. Birthdays near Jul 22 may fall in the cusp window depending on the year.
What makes someone a Cancer?
You are a Cancer if the Sun was in Cancer (Water element, Cardinal modality) at your birth — typically Jun 21 to Jul 22. Exact sign depends on your birth year and time for cusp birthdays.
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