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Where Were the Planets on July 15, 1999?
Quick Answer
On July 15, 1999, the Sun was in Cancer (22°34' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). Mercury, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 15, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°32' Leo at midnight UTC to 1°19' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°34'28" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 24°29'22" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 9°14'13" Leo | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 1°26'51" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 3°49'39" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 2°24'30" Taurus | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 15°25'24" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 15°42'27" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 3°16'18" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 8°02'57" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 14°02'48" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on July 15, 1999
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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