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Where Were the Planets on July 29, 1960?
Quick Answer
On July 29, 1960, the Sun was in Leo (6°20' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 29, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°00' Libra at midnight UTC to 17°54' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°20'48" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 11°25'41" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 20°06'43" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 16°30'32" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 27°32'05" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 24°32'05" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 13°33'14" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 20°26'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°23'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 4°52'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 17°34'45" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on July 29, 1960
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 29% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Neptune | Exact square |
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