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Where Were the Planets on July 20, 1908?
Quick Answer
On July 20, 1908, the Sun was in Cancer (27°19' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (50% illuminated). Venus and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 20, 1908. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°28' Aries at midnight UTC to 4°02' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°19'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 27°18'41" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 9°05'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 6°23'04" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Mars | 7°52'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 18°20'48" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 10°10'41" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 14°24'08" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 15°05'17" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 25°04'40" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 3°48'29" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on July 20, 1908
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 50% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Aries | 27°19' Aries | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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