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Where Were the Planets on July 2, 1951?
Quick Answer
On July 2, 1951, the Sun was in Cancer (9°47' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 2, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°57' Gemini at midnight UTC to 25°48' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°47'54" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 19°53'37" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 17°59'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 25°01'26" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 28°59'40" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 12°28'36" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 26°31'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 9°41'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 16°45'20" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 18°17'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 13°07'16" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on July 2, 1951
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Uranus | Exact conjunction |
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