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Where Were the Planets on July 18, 1901?
Quick Answer
On July 18, 1901, the Sun was in Cancer (25°07' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 18, 1901. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°52' Leo at midnight UTC to 3°55' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°07'51" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 27°26'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 17°25'56" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 16°13'21" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 2°40'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 5°58'13" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 12°10'19" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 13°22'34" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°56'58" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 18°02'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 19°19'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on July 18, 1901
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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