The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on July 22, 1916?
Quick Answer
On July 22, 1916, the Sun was in Cancer (29°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (45% illuminated). Venus and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 22, 1916. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°03' Aries at midnight UTC to 11°43' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°18'34" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 5°26'24" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 22°26'54" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 3°22'51" Cancer | Stationing direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 29°34'08" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 3°34'58" Taurus | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 21°21'39" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 18°28'22" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 2°16'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 3°28'32" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 28°58'15" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on July 22, 1916
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 45% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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