The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on July 20, 1944?
Quick Answer
On July 20, 1944, the Sun was in Cancer (27°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 20, 1944. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°25' Cancer at midnight UTC to 6°41' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°36'54" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 0°35'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 16°47'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 4°03'51" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 5°08'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 28°52'47" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 3°51'21" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 11°41'18" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 1°50'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 8°00'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 27°31'04" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on July 20, 1944
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Annular Solar Eclipse in Cancer | 27°21' Cancer | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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