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Where Were the Planets on July 22, 1977?
Quick Answer
On July 22, 1977, the Sun was in Cancer (29°33' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (36% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 22, 1977. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°01' Libra at midnight UTC to 19°32' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°33'35" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 12°45'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 21°11'52" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 17°17'08" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 3°22'37" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 24°26'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 17°38'19" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 7°42'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 13°39'53" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 11°39'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 19°09'35" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on July 22, 1977
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 36% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Saturn | Exact sextile | |
| The Sun enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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