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Where Were the Planets on July 27, 1977?
Quick Answer
On July 27, 1977, the Sun was in Leo (4°20' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (88% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 27, 1977. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°20' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 1°04' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°20'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 23°41'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 28°41'52" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 22°52'23" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 6°48'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 25°28'42" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 18°15'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 7°44'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 13°35'11" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 11°45'19" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 18°53'41" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on July 27, 1977
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 88% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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