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Where Were the Planets on August 23, 1902?
Quick Answer
On August 23, 1902, the Sun was in Leo (29°24' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 23, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°31' Aries at midnight UTC to 28°05' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°24'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 21°17'44" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 10°45'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 4°31'45" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 22°15'26" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 10°05'29" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 22°05'06" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°16'41" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°10'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 19°33'34" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 28°04'57" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on August 23, 1902
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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