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Where Were the Planets on July 17, 2021?
Quick Answer
On July 17, 2021, the Sun was in Cancer (25°07' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (51% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
The Sun opposed Pluto. Pressure from people who want control, and power struggles that are hard to walk away from.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 17, 2021. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°09' Libra at midnight UTC to 3°08' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°07'55" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 26°07'19" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 9°02'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 24°33'30" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 22°16'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 1°03'01" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 11°19'56" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 14°20'07" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 23°04'42" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 25°34'14" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 8°24'16" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on July 17, 2021
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 51% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Libra | 25°03' Libra | |
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| The Sun opposite Pluto | Pressure from people who want control, and power struggles that are hard to walk away from. |
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