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Where Were the Planets on July 21, 1936?
Quick Answer
On July 21, 1936, the Sun was in Cancer (28°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 21, 1936. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°22' Leo at midnight UTC to 8°53' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°30'57" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 2°40'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 25°25'23" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 4°37'32" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 17°01'25" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 15°16'12" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 22°16'13" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 9°20'43" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 14°49'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 27°00'14" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 2°11'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on July 21, 1936
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 9% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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