Right now
Moon in Cancer now
The Moon is in Cancer now, until Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 12:19 AM EDT.
Moon signs › Moon in Cancer
Water · Cardinal
☽︎ Moon in Cancer
The Moon is at home in Cancer: nurturing, protective and deeply attached to home and family. You feel others' moods strongly and need a safe place to retreat. Your Moon sign describes your emotional needs, instincts and what makes you feel safe.
How long it stays
47–52 hours
The Moon’s stays in Cancer over the next year, from the table below.
Strength by sign
Domicile
The Moon is in its own sign, Cancer (domicile), where astrologers say it works most naturally.
Emotional needs
You need emotional safety, home and belonging. The Moon rules Cancer, so feelings are strong, memory is long and intuition is sharp.
Moon in Cancer in love
In relationships you want closeness and a partner who feels like home. You show care by nurturing, cooking and remembering what matters to people.
Self-care for a Cancer Moon
Under stress, retreat to a safe place and the people who know you best, then come back out once your shell has done its job.
Moon sign vs Sun sign
Your Sun sign is how you shine; your Moon sign is what you need to feel at home. Someone with the Moon in Cancer may show Cancer traits most with family and close friends, whatever their Sun sign. Compare the Cancer zodiac sign and Cancer rising.
Is your Moon in Cancer?
When the Moon is in Cancer
| Enters Cancer | Leaves | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 10:06 PM EDT 2026-10-30 02:06 UTC | Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 12:19 AM EDT 2026-11-01 04:19 UTC | 50.2 h |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 5:51 AM EST 2026-11-26 10:51 UTC | Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 6:21 AM EST 2026-11-28 11:21 UTC | 48.5 h |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026, 4:58 PM EST 2026-12-23 21:58 UTC | Fri, Dec 25, 2026, 4:13 PM EST 2026-12-25 21:13 UTC | 47.3 h |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027, 4:21 AM EST 2027-01-20 09:21 UTC | Fri, Jan 22, 2027, 3:45 AM EST 2027-01-22 08:45 UTC | 47.4 h |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027, 1:39 PM EST 2027-02-16 18:39 UTC | Thu, Feb 18, 2027, 2:31 PM EST 2027-02-18 19:31 UTC | 48.9 h |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027, 9:11 PM EDT 2027-03-16 01:11 UTC | Wed, Mar 17, 2027, 11:41 PM EDT 2027-03-18 03:41 UTC | 50.5 h |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027, 2:32 AM EDT 2027-04-12 06:32 UTC | Wed, Apr 14, 2027, 5:30 AM EDT 2027-04-14 09:30 UTC | 51.0 h |
| Sun, May 9, 2027, 9:00 AM EDT 2027-05-09 13:00 UTC | Tue, May 11, 2027, 11:01 AM EDT 2027-05-11 15:01 UTC | 50.0 h |
| Sat, Jun 5, 2027, 5:39 PM EDT 2027-06-05 21:39 UTC | Mon, Jun 7, 2027, 6:13 PM EDT 2027-06-07 22:13 UTC | 48.6 h |
| Sat, Jul 3, 2027, 3:59 AM EDT 2027-07-03 07:59 UTC | Mon, Jul 5, 2027, 3:41 AM EDT 2027-07-05 07:41 UTC | 47.7 h |
| Fri, Jul 30, 2027, 2:25 PM EDT 2027-07-30 18:25 UTC | Sun, Aug 1, 2027, 2:25 PM EDT 2027-08-01 18:25 UTC | 48.0 h |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2027, 11:21 PM EDT 2027-08-27 03:21 UTC | Sun, Aug 29, 2027, 12:43 AM EDT 2027-08-29 04:43 UTC | 49.4 h |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027, 6:03 AM EDT 2027-09-23 10:03 UTC | Sat, Sep 25, 2027, 9:00 AM EDT 2027-09-25 13:00 UTC | 51.0 h |
| Wed, Oct 20, 2027, 11:25 AM EDT 2027-10-20 15:25 UTC | Fri, Oct 22, 2027, 3:03 PM EDT 2027-10-22 19:03 UTC | 51.6 h |
Tropical zodiac, apparent geocentric Moon. For today’s Moon and its void-of-course times, see the Moon sign today.
Frequently asked questions
What does Moon in Cancer mean?
The Moon is at home in Cancer: nurturing, protective and deeply attached to home and family. You feel others' moods strongly and need a safe place to retreat. You need emotional safety, home and belonging. The Moon rules Cancer, so feelings are strong, memory is long and intuition is sharp.
What does a Moon in Cancer need in love?
In relationships you want closeness and a partner who feels like home. You show care by nurturing, cooking and remembering what matters to people.
How often is the Moon in Cancer?
The Moon passes through all twelve signs every 27.3 days, so it is in Cancer for about two and a half days each month. Over the next year its stays in Cancer last between 47 and 52 hours, longer when the Moon is far from Earth and moving slowly.
Is the Moon in Cancer right now?
The Moon is in Cancer now, until Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 12:19 AM EDT.
How do I find out if my Moon is in Cancer?
Enter your birth date and place in the calculator on this page. A birth time helps on days when the Moon changed signs; without one, we show both possible signs and the time of the change.
The Moon in every sign · The twelve rising signs
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.