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Where Were the Planets on July 8, 1930?
Quick Answer
On July 8, 1930, the Sun was in Cancer (15°34' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 8, 1930. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°08' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 25°29' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°34'57" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 19°20'05" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 7°21'03" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 22°47'17" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 25°44'53" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 2°37'45" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°02'12" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 15°18'22" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 1°37'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 19°03'41" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 28°57'33" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on July 8, 1930
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Uranus | Exact square | |
| Mercury opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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