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2,800 years ago, the star Asellus actually marked the summer solstice point in the sky.
• In our day, the sun shines in front of the constellation Taurus the Bull on the summer solstice. Because the sun reaches its northernmost point from the Earth's equator on the summer solstice, you'd think the northernmost extent of the sun's travels would be called the tropic of Taurus. But no. Look on the globe and you'll find the sun's northernmost latitude labeled as the tropic of Cancer, in deference to this faint yet celebrated constellation.
• Bottom line: On Saturday, May 26,

2012, the moon is in front of the faint constellation Cancer. The moon's glare will make Cancer tough to spot. Good night to use your imagination!

Last night's moon - May 25, 2012. The moon is in the center. The stars Pollux and Castor are in the upper right, and the star Procyon is in the lower left. Image via EarthSky Facebook friend VegaStar Carpentier in Paris. Thank you VegaStar! Read more about last night's sky scene here.