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Where Were the Planets on July 12, 1901?
Quick Answer
On July 12, 1901, the Sun was in Cancer (19°24' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (15% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 12, 1901. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°54' Taurus at midnight UTC to 11°14' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°24'19" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 4°04'54" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 21°00'40" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 8°53'39" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 29°14'47" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 6°40'58" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 12°36'13" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 13°32'55" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°44'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 17°55'28" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 19°38'05" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on July 12, 1901
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 15% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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