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Where Were the Planets on July 21, 1952?
Quick Answer
On July 21, 1952, the Sun was in Cancer (28°38' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), 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 21, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°28' Cancer at midnight UTC to 29°20' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°38'30" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 23°24'55" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 24°24'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 5°58'55" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 10°45'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 17°07'09" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 9°33'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 15°07'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 19°02'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 20°28'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 22°44'02" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on July 21, 1952
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Cancer | 29°06' Cancer |
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