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Where Were the Planets on July 17, 2026?
Quick Answer
On July 17, 2026, the Sun was in Cancer (24°56' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (13% illuminated). Mercury, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 17, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°55' Leo at midnight UTC to 13°49' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°56'23" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 6°56'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 18°04'44" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 8°35'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 13°08'45" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 3°45'13" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 14°40'24" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 4°28'06" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 4°23'40" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 4°30'48" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 1°42'39" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on July 17, 2026
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 13% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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