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Where Were the Planets on July 30, 1960?
Quick Answer
On July 30, 1960, the Sun was in Leo (7°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (39% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 30, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°55' Libra at midnight UTC to 1°09' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°18'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 24°30'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 20°20'21" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 17°44'26" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 28°12'20" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 24°28'09" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 13°29'22" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 20°30'04" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°24'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 4°54'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 17°31'34" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on July 30, 1960
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 39% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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