Constellation Cancer is one of the twelve zodiac constellations and is located in the northern sky. It is often represented as a crab and is associated with the astrological sign of Cancer. The constellation is relatively faint, with its brightest star, Beta Cancri, being only of moderate brightness. Cancer is bordered by Gemini to the west and Leo to the east. It contains several notable deep-sky objects, including the Beehive Cluster (M44), which is a prominent open cluster of stars. Cancer is best visible in the evening sky during the spring months.