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Where Were the Planets on July 28, 1960?
Quick Answer
On July 28, 1960, the Sun was in Leo (5°23' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 28, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°21' Virgo at midnight UTC to 4°59' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°23'26" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 28°39'20" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 19°59'18" Cancer | Stationing retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 15°16'38" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 26°51'43" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 24°36'10" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 13°37'08" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 20°22'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°23'24" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 4°50'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 17°37'55" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on July 28, 1960
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 20% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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