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Where Were the Planets on August 9, 1902?
Quick Answer
On August 9, 1902, the Sun was in Leo (15°56' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (34% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 9, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°48' Libra at midnight UTC to 3°12' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°56'39" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 27°03'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 13°37'41" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 17°35'51" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 13°09'02" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 11°49'45" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 22°53'54" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°24'20" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 2°48'03" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 19°23'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 28°49'26" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on August 9, 1902
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 34% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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