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Where Were the Planets on July 12, 1985?
Quick Answer
On July 12, 1985, the Sun was in Cancer (20°04' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (28% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 12, 1985. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°57' Taurus at midnight UTC to 22°48' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°04'22" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 16°52'32" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 16°33'31" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 6°39'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 21°46'43" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 14°49'55" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 21°36'42" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 14°38'39" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 1°44'38" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 1°55'30" Scorpio | Stationing retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 14°57'29" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on July 12, 1985
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 28% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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