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Where Were the Planets on July 22, 1955?
Quick Answer
On July 22, 1955, the Sun was in Cancer (28°54' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 22, 1955. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°16' Virgo at midnight UTC to 15°59' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°54'32" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 9°11'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 13°42'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 17°43'57" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 7°06'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 8°16'30" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 14°30'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 28°02'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 25°31'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 25°34'17" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 24°41'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on July 22, 1955
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 12% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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