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Where Were the Planets on July 17, 2012?
Quick Answer
On July 17, 2012, the Sun was in Cancer (25°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Mercury, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Mars trined Jupiter. Effort is rewarded. Good for sport, launches and bold asks. Mars squared Pluto.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 17, 2012. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°44' Gemini at midnight UTC to 12°02' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°18'19" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 5°51'41" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 12°18'32" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 13°59'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 7°36'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 7°37'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 23°10'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 8°32'01" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 2°41'48" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 7°49'07" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 2°27'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on July 17, 2012
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| Mars trine Jupiter | Effort is rewarded. Good for sport, launches and bold asks. | |
| Mars square Pluto | Pressure and confrontation. Forcing the issue tends to backfire. |
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