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Where Were the Planets on August 2, 1902?
Quick Answer
On August 2, 1902, the Sun was in Leo (9°14' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 2, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°15' Cancer at midnight UTC to 28°04' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°14'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 20°40'39" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 29°12'39" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 9°11'50" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 8°31'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 12°44'26" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 23°22'09" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°31'39" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 2°35'25" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 19°17'09" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 29°11'40" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on August 2, 1902
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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