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Where Were the Planets on July 5, 2009?
Quick Answer
On July 5, 2009, the Sun was in Cancer (13°36' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), 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 5, 2009. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°01' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 28°56' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°36'03" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 22°59'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 3°26'55" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 0°09'54" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 25°18'38" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 26°22'08" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 16°55'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 26°36'55" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 26°07'38" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 1°40'30" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 1°08'10" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on July 5, 2009
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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