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Where Were the Planets on July 2, 1940?
Quick Answer
On July 2, 1940, the Sun was in Cancer (10°25' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (10% illuminated). Venus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 2, 1940. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°13' Taurus at midnight UTC to 10°01' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°25'30" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 3°35'03" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 3°52'27" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 1°40'15" Cancer | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 29°24'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 9°37'59" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 12°12'19" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 24°42'00" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 22°57'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 1°50'23" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 15°50'11" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on July 2, 1940
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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