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Where Were the Planets on July 12, 2026?
Quick Answer
On July 12, 2026, the Sun was in Cancer (20°10' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (6% illuminated). Mercury, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 12, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°41' Gemini at midnight UTC to 0°45' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°10'05" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 23°13'06" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 21°03'49" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 3°04'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 9°39'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 2°39'17" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 14°34'22" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 4°15'08" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 4°24'53" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 4°37'38" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 1°58'32" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on July 12, 2026
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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