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Where Were the Planets on July 2, 1952?
Quick Answer
On July 2, 1952, the Sun was in Cancer (10°31' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 2, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°03' Libra at midnight UTC to 10°14' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°31'22" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 3°35'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 3°13'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 12°36'30" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 4°14'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 14°01'44" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 8°35'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 13°58'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 18°55'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 19°56'47" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 23°44'24" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on July 2, 1952
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 70% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter sextile Uranus | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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