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Where Were the Planets on July 8, 1991?
Quick Answer
On July 8, 1991, the Sun was in Cancer (15°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (16% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 8, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°20' Taurus at midnight UTC to 6°54' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°50'21" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 29°34'41" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 7°08'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 28°14'53" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 25°41'52" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 15°52'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 4°50'43" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 11°39'27" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 15°22'03" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 17°40'45" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 19°08'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on July 8, 1991
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Neptune | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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