The star 55 Cancri lies in the dim constellation Cancer, visible in thewestern sky after sunset. To find 55 Cancri, locate the bright stars Castor and Pollux. From Castor, look up and to the left to find Iota Cancri, and then a little farther to see 55 Cancri. Only viewers under clear, dark skies will be able to see 55 Cancri without binoculars. This view shows the sky one hour after sunset, as seen from mid-northern latitudes.
