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Where Were the Planets on July 9, 2026?
Quick Answer
On July 9, 2026, the Sun was in Cancer (17°18' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (32% illuminated). Mercury, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 9, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°01' Taurus at midnight UTC to 16°12' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°18'22" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 9°04'34" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 22°57'23" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 29°45'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 7°33'54" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 1°59'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 14°29'32" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 4°06'58" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 4°25'13" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 4°41'39" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 2°08'04" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on July 9, 2026
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 32% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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