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Where Were the Planets on July 13, 1986?
Quick Answer
On July 13, 1986, the Sun was in Cancer (20°48' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (36% illuminated). Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 13, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°26' Virgo at midnight UTC to 10°41' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°48'06" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 4°02'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 5°54'02" Leo | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 2°03'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 16°43'28" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 22°51'25" Pisces | Stationing direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 3°32'43" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 19°09'32" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°58'29" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 4°32'18" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 25°34'37" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on July 13, 1986
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 36% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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