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Where Were the Planets on July 16, 2008?
Quick Answer
On July 16, 2008, the Sun was in Cancer (24°19' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 16, 2008. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°50' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 9°50' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°19'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 3°50'02" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 9°40'48" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 4°34'33" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 8°54'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 16°33'02" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 6°01'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 22°30'22" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 23°37'32" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 29°11'28" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 19°52'54" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on July 16, 2008
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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