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Where Were the Planets on July 24, 1952?
Quick Answer
On July 24, 1952, the Sun was in Leo (1°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 24, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°55' Leo at midnight UTC to 4°42' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°30'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 28°49'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 25°59'49" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 9°40'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 12°01'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 17°32'25" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 9°45'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 15°17'49" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 19°05'06" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 20°33'31" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 22°34'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on July 24, 1952
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Saturn | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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