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Where Were the Planets on July 28, 1901?
Quick Answer
On July 28, 1901, the Sun was in Leo (4°40' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 28, 1901. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°56' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 5°29' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°40'52" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 29°11'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 16°48'07" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 28°25'00" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 8°32'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 4°54'45" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 11°29'36" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 13°08'22" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 0°16'53" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 18°13'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 18°47'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on July 28, 1901
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 91% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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