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Where Were the Planets on July 20, 2026?
Quick Answer
On July 20, 2026, the Sun was in Cancer (27°48' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (41% illuminated). Mercury, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Jupiter trined Neptune. Compassion and imagination grow. Good for spiritual and creative work. Jupiter opposed Pluto.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 20, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°18' Libra at midnight UTC to 22°58' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°48'12" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 16°41'17" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 16°51'15" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 11°50'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 15°13'10" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 4°24'57" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 14°42'48" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 4°35'28" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 4°22'33" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 4°26'38" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 1°33'07" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on July 20, 2026
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 41% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter trine Neptune | Compassion and imagination grow. Good for spiritual and creative work. | |
| Jupiter opposite Pluto | Power grabs and excess, and ambition running into resistance. |
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