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Where Were the Planets on July 26, 1969?
Quick Answer
On July 26, 1969, the Sun was in Leo (3°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 26, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°42' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 3°39' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°18'38" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 26°09'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 7°43'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 21°18'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 3°54'43" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 1°36'04" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°22'18" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 0°54'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 25°58'26" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 23°08'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 23°40'44" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on July 26, 1969
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Mercury square Saturn | Exact square |
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