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Where Were the Planets on July 16, 1902?
Quick Answer
On July 16, 1902, the Sun was in Cancer (22°59' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 16, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°50' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 12°38' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°59'47" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 6°44'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 2°34'10" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 18°59'55" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 27°08'08" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 14°49'29" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 24°36'09" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°57'53" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 2°01'20" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 18°58'44" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 0°05'41" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on July 16, 1902
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction |
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