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Where Were the Planets on July 24, 1955?
Quick Answer
On July 24, 1955, the Sun was in Leo (0°49' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 24, 1955. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°18' Virgo at midnight UTC to 12°11' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°49'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 5°48'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 17°26'34" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 20°11'10" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 8°23'14" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 8°42'50" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 14°31'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 28°09'32" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 25°32'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 25°37'49" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 24°35'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on July 24, 1955
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 29% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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