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Where Were the Planets on July 18, 1902?
Quick Answer
On July 18, 1902, the Sun was in Cancer (24°54' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 18, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°30' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 6°26' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°54'15" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 0°27'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 4°38'56" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 21°21'33" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 28°29'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 14°35'56" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 24°27'18" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°54'15" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 2°05'33" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 19°01'06" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 29°59'20" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on July 18, 1902
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Saturn | Exact opposition | |
| The North Node enters Libra | Leaves Scorpio | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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