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Where Were the Planets on July 8, 1969?
Quick Answer
On July 8, 1969, the Sun was in Cancer (16°07' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (31% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 8, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°40' Taurus at midnight UTC to 15°02' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°07'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 8°53'23" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 0°36'39" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 1°40'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 1°42'02" Sagittarius | Stationing retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 29°05'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 7°19'51" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 0°17'46" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 26°10'07" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°44'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 24°37'55" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on July 8, 1969
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 31% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square | |
| Venus opposite Mars | Exact opposition |
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