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Where Were the Planets on July 21, 1998?
Quick Answer
On July 21, 1998, the Sun was in Cancer (28°31' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 21, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°32' Gemini at midnight UTC to 9°19' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°31'50" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 2°28'02" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 24°40'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 2°14'37" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 10°09'04" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 28°02'30" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 3°04'40" Taurus | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 11°16'08" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 0°50'17" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 5°28'24" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 3°03'25" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on July 21, 1998
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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