Capricorn Dates: When Capricorn Season Starts and Ends
Capricorn season normally runs from Dec 22 to Jan 19, though exact start and end dates shift slightly each year as the Sun’s ingress time varies.
Exact Capricorn Dates by Year
Computed from NASA JPL ephemeris data (astronomy-engine). All times UTC.
| Year | Sun enters Capricorn | Sun leaves Capricorn |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dec 21, 09:19 AM UTC | Jan 19, 07:59 PM UTC |
| 2025 | Dec 21, 03:02 PM UTC | Jan 20, 01:45 AM UTC |
| 2026 | Dec 21, 08:50 PM UTC | Jan 20, 07:30 AM UTC |
| 2027 | Dec 22, 02:42 AM UTC | Jan 20, 01:22 PM UTC |
| 2028 | Dec 21, 08:20 AM UTC | Jan 19, 07:01 PM UTC |
| 2029 | Dec 21, 02:14 PM UTC | Jan 20, 12:54 AM UTC |
| 2030 | Dec 21, 08:09 PM UTC | Jan 20, 06:48 AM UTC |
Capricorn Cusp Dates
Capricorn birthdays near these windows may share traits with the neighboring sign:
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FAQ
When does Capricorn season start?
Capricorn season usually starts on Dec 22, though the exact date can shift by a day from year to year. The Sun enters Capricorn at its precise ingress moment, which varies with Earth's orbit.
When does Capricorn season end?
Capricorn season typically ends on Jan 19. The Sun then moves into the next zodiac sign. Birthdays near Jan 19 may fall in the cusp window depending on the year.
What makes someone a Capricorn?
You are a Capricorn if the Sun was in Capricorn (Earth element, Cardinal modality) at your birth — typically Dec 22 to Jan 19. Exact sign depends on your birth year and time for cusp birthdays.
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