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Where Were the Planets on August 23, 1900?
Quick Answer
On August 23, 1900, the Sun was in Leo (29°51' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 23, 1900. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°07' Leo at midnight UTC to 17°22' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°51'57" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 11°16'33" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 12°06'21" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 16°53'34" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 8°47'02" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 1°58'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 28°30'50" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 8°28'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 28°49'14" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 17°35'09" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 6°44'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on August 23, 1900
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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