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Where Were the Planets on July 6, 1943?
Quick Answer
On July 6, 1943, the Sun was in Cancer (13°32' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 6, 1943. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°46' Leo at midnight UTC to 2°34' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°32'38" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 26°40'43" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 0°14'14" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 28°41'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 28°59'03" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 1°12'14" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 19°40'50" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 6°55'03" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 29°27'09" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 6°09'06" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 17°38'25" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on July 6, 1943
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Neptune | Exact square | |
| Mercury enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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