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Where Were the Planets on July 14, 1959?
Quick Answer
On July 14, 1959, the Sun was in Cancer (21°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (61% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 14, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°19' Libra at midnight UTC to 11°30' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°18'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 4°23'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 16°38'31" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 4°37'11" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 26°19'01" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 22°10'42" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 2°27'13" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 15°04'31" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 4°11'05" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 2°33'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 7°45'16" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on July 14, 1959
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 61% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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