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Where Were the Planets on July 28, 1951?
Quick Answer
On July 28, 1951, the Sun was in Leo (4°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (25% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 28, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°56' Taurus at midnight UTC to 10°51' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°36'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 4°55'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 1°03'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 14°03'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 16°20'36" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 14°06'16" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 28°25'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 11°13'40" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 16°59'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 19°00'58" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 11°44'39" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on July 28, 1951
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 25% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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