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13 July 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Source: MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a First Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 7 days after the New Moon when the moon is one quarter of the way through its orbit around the earth. Exactly half the moon will be illuminated and half dark. On the day of the First Quarter phase the moon is high overhead at sunset and is visible until mid-night when it sets in the west. The First Quarter phase is a one-day event and in the following days enters a Waxing Gibbous phase becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.

Visit the July 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s First Quarter Phase

The First Quarter on July 13 has an illumination of 46%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On July 13 the Moon is 6.99 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: First Quarter
Illumination: 46%
Moon Age: 6.99 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,696.92 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,067,887.65 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 0200 GMT 12:00 PM AEST

13 July 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:21 Cancer 11
Moon:11 Libra 45
Mercury:16 Leo 15
Venus:01 Leo 44
Mars:24 Taurus 34
Jupiter:10 Gemini 46
Saturn:19 Pisces 17 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 14
Neptune:29 Pisces 54 Rx
Pluto:01 Aquarius 07 Rx

True Lunar Node:10 Aries 00
Mean Lunar Node:10 Aries 36 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Libra 31

Chiron:23 Aries 27
Ceres:12 Capricorn 53 Rx
Pallas:19 Scorpio 48
Juno:21 Virgo 15
Vesta:10 Leo 13

Eris:25 Aries 29

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Cape Town, South Africa

13 July 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:21 Cancer 30
Moon:15 Libra 41
Mercury:16 Leo 42
Venus:02 Leo 08
Mars:24 Taurus 48
Jupiter:10 Gemini 50
Saturn:19 Pisces 16 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 15
Neptune:29 Pisces 54 Rx
Pluto:01 Aquarius 06 Rx

True Lunar Node:10 Aries 00
Mean Lunar Node:10 Aries 35 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Libra 33

Chiron:23 Aries 28
Ceres:12 Capricorn 49 Rx
Pallas:19 Scorpio 49
Juno:21 Virgo 21
Vesta:10 Leo 22

Eris:25 Aries 29

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Easter Island, Chile

13 July 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:21 Cancer 49
Moon:19 Libra 38
Mercury:17 Leo 08
Venus:02 Leo 33
Mars:25 Taurus 02
Jupiter:10 Gemini 54
Saturn:19 Pisces 16 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 15
Neptune:29 Pisces 54 Rx
Pluto:01 Aquarius 06 Rx

True Lunar Node:10 Aries 00
Mean Lunar Node:10 Aries 34 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Libra 35

Chiron:23 Aries 28
Ceres:12 Capricorn 45 Rx
Pallas:19 Scorpio 49
Juno:21 Virgo 27
Vesta:10 Leo 31

Eris:25 Aries 29

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

July 12, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Source: MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the July 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on July 12 has an illumination of 37%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On July 12 the Moon is 6.1 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 37%
Moon Age: 6.10 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,467.91 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,074,240.57 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

12 July 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:20 Cancer 35
Moon:04 Libra 22
Mercury:15 Leo 24
Venus:00 Leo 57
Mars:24 Taurus 08
Jupiter:10 Gemini 38
Saturn:19 Pisces 18 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 12
Neptune:29 Pisces 54 Rx
Pluto:01 Aquarius 07 Rx

True Lunar Node:10 Aries 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Aries 38 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Libra 27

Chiron:23 Aries 27
Ceres:13 Capricorn 01 Rx
Pallas:19 Scorpio 48
Juno:21 Virgo 04
Vesta:09 Leo 56

Eris:25 Aries 29

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Chicago, Illinois

July 12, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:20 Cancer 50
Moon:07 Libra 19
Mercury:15 Leo 44
Venus:01 Leo 16
Mars:24 Taurus 18
Jupiter:10 Gemini 41
Saturn:19 Pisces 17 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 13
Neptune:29 Pisces 54 Rx
Pluto:01 Aquarius 07 Rx

True Lunar Node:10 Aries 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Aries 37 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Libra 29

Chiron:23 Aries 27
Ceres:12 Capricorn 58 Rx
Pallas:19 Scorpio 48
Juno:21 Virgo 08
Vesta:10 Leo 03

Eris:25 Aries 29

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Los Angels, California

July 12, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:20 Cancer 54
Moon:08 Libra 18
Mercury:15 Leo 51
Venus:01 Leo 22
Mars:24 Taurus 22
Jupiter:10 Gemini 42
Saturn:19 Pisces 17 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 13
Neptune:29 Pisces 54 Rx
Pluto:01 Aquarius 07 Rx

True Lunar Node:10 Aries 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Aries 37 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Libra 29

Chiron:23 Aries 27
Ceres:12 Capricorn 57 Rx
Pallas:19 Scorpio 48
Juno:21 Virgo 10
Vesta:10 Leo 05

Eris:25 Aries 29

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

July 12, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Libra.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Although your focus is on home, family and perhaps a parent; nevertheless, this is a great day to schmooze. Interactions with partners and close friends can expand your world in a fun way. Meanwhile, romance is passionate and intense! (Enjoy fun activities with kids.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You’re pumped with energy today. This is also an excellent day for anything that is work-related because you can boost your earnings in some way. (Ka-ching!) You might also feel more healthy today. You feel buoyant and energetic! Cooperate at home if things are sticky.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Things are going well because lucky Jupiter is in your sign for the first time in 12 years, which is a great blessing for the next 12 months! Who’s surprised that this is a great day to schmooze and party! Enjoy social outings, sports, fun times with kids and romantic get-togethers. Avoid controversial arguments.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Conversations with family members will go well today. Someone might help you or benefit your home in some way. This is a strong time for you because the Moon is in your sign; however, you might feel competitive with someone today? Be careful about an obsession with shopping.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is the day to buy wardrobe items for yourself because you’ll like what you see in the mirror. Short trips and conversations with others will be upbeat and informative. However, be more lighthearted when dealing with close friends and partners to avoid some tension.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Look for ways to boost your income today. Travel opportunities will appeal. Explore avenues related to the media, publishing plus, medical and legal areas. Whatever you do will go well today because with Jupiter at the top of your chart – you look like a winner!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a positive day for you! The Moon is in your sign dancing with lucky Jupiter, which means it’s a great day for business. You’ll find that relations with others are easy-going. In fact, some interactions will promote domestic peace and happiness. Avoid intense encounters with friends. Keep things light!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Conflicting influences exist for your sign today. You might want to hide and enjoy your privacy. Or you might fly your colours and schmooze with bosses and VIPs because you are admired. Be patient with others today because people are a bit intense and obsessed.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Relations with friends and groups will be positive and upbeat today. You might meet someone new, especially through a group. However, steer clear of discussions about politics and religion because they could be too intense. Mars will help you accomplish what you want today.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You’re high viz. today, which means people notice you more than usual. In fact, some know personal details about your private life. (Be aware of this.) Job opportunities look good today. Someone might have ideas about how to improve your job or improve your health. Passion is intense!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today you have a strong urge to do something different because you want a change of scenery and a bit of adventure. Travel if you can. Talk to people from other backgrounds. Socialize! However, conversations with partners and close friends might be intense. Don’t get drawn into an argument.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Financial discussions will benefit you today, so, if you have to decide how to share an inheritance or how to divide something that is jointly held, this is a good day to do it. It’s also a wonderful day to socialize! Lucky you!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress, screenwriter Michelle Rodriguez (1978) shares your birthday today. You have the courage of your convictions. You are bold and ready to act; however, you are also sensitive and intuitive about others. Take inventory of your life this year because it’s time to let go of the people, places and things from the past that have held you back.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are trying to be the better person in your relationship and actually reach an agreement on your terms while it appears you are actually doing the compromise.

Well, for some natives this manipulation will work while for some others it will turn out to be the seed that starts the conflict when their peers finally understand what they are doing.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

The key words for today focus around friendship and being helpful, something you don’t always resort to unless you have something to win out of it.

You can be a better person today and you will be given the chance to help others easily and all you need is a bit of good sense and altruism to do it. It won’t even interfere with your program.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are expecting those around you to support you in this new endeavor of yours but you don’t really seem to realize that they are not obliged to do so.

You need to find other means if you are really passionate about these things and at the same time refrain from starting a conflict in your family about their sudden lack of help.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is going to be quite a stressful period and not only for yourself but for those around, whether it is some family dispute or something else that you all need to tend to.

Don’t be the one to add even more pressure to this already difficult and tense mix. Try to stand by those dearest to you and guide them when you feel they are wrong.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

When it comes to working in teams you are often supportive of the least capable but also in permanent competition with the ambitious ones.

This time you will have to change your attitude because there is no need for conflict plus you will see that the ones you would consider helping don’t really deserve your help and you are kind of losing your time with them.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are going to show just how impulsive you are when you want something and when you set your mind to do something.

Financially speaking you don’t seem to have any worries but this doesn’t mean you won’t chase after any spare money that can make themselves available to you in any way possible in your free time.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The current disposition feels like playing some farces on you so be with your eyes everywhere if you don’t want to be met with any delays.

Meanwhile you can also benefit from having old friends around you and this will surely relax you behind the point of you caring too much about delays but surely tomorrow you will care again.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This Friday announces to end a small chapter in your life whether you are expecting that or not. Pure feelings are going to surface and you will have to choose from something that you find to be very personal and something that helped you gain professional results.

It will be quite a difficult choice to make but a needed one.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You need to put a line between what you want from certain people and what they can offer but also between your expectations of them and theirs of you.

There are many things you need to clarify this Friday or else you won’t be able to advance in the rhythm you might want to. Your partner won’t support you as much as you would like them to.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You don’t seem to take pleasure from anything today and this surely will put a strain on how you are feeling.

Whether it is because you can’t find your place in this new setting or because you are dreaming of something bigger for you, please be sure that the key is in your hands as well and you are the only one who can deal with this.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You will have to make a big change in your plans as something you regarded as certain just let you down, either that we are talking about a person or about a certain action.

Don’t be too disappointed because things will clear out eventually. Try to eat healthier and stay on track with your personal things and won’t feel the stress as much.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You need to keep your eyes on the prize if you want to succeed today, even if this might mean leaving your friends down for a while.

Thus you can’t say you haven’t been warned of the choices you will need to make and you have enough time to think of all the consequences and take a decision being aware of everything it entitles.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.