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Where Were the Planets on July 13, 1996?
Quick Answer
On July 13, 1996, the Sun was in Cancer (21°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 13, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°24' Gemini at midnight UTC to 3°25' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°21'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 27°25'55" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 23°53'00" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 14°01'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 21°39'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 11°37'02" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 7°22'33" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 3°04'16" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 26°30'31" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 0°32'39" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 12°08'13" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on July 13, 1996
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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