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Where Were the Planets on July 5, 1946?
Quick Answer
On July 5, 1946, the Sun was in Cancer (12°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (43% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 5, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°13' Virgo at midnight UTC to 10°48' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°50'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 4°33'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 8°54'19" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 20°21'18" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 8°43'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 18°04'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 26°22'46" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 19°05'50" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 5°55'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 10°33'00" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 19°39'21" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on July 5, 1946
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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