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Where Were the Planets on July 29, 1977?
Quick Answer
On July 29, 1977, the Sun was in Leo (6°14' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (99% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 29, 1977. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°51' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 0°33' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°14'49" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 23°14'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 1°28'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 25°07'28" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 8°10'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 25°53'00" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 18°30'52" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 7°45'41" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 13°33'30" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 11°47'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 18°47'20" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on July 29, 1977
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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