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Where Were the Planets on July 7, 1972?
Quick Answer
On July 7, 1972, the Sun was in Cancer (15°26' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (15% illuminated). Venus, Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 7, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°16' Taurus at midnight UTC to 7°51' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°26'54" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 0°33'45" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 11°32'50" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 18°16'41" Gemini | Stationing direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 5°35'20" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 1°51'33" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 14°38'20" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 14°18'06" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 2°50'24" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°31'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 26°38'51" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on July 7, 1972
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 15% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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