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Where Were the Planets on July 23, 1993?
Quick Answer
On July 23, 1993, the Sun was in Leo (0°38' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 23, 1993. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°03' Virgo at midnight UTC to 2°36' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°38'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 25°21'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 18°24'42" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 19°17'12" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 17°53'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 8°32'35" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 28°53'48" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 19°46'12" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 19°27'40" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 22°45'03" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 9°38'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on July 23, 1993
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 21% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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