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Where Were the Planets on August 27, 1902?
Quick Answer
On August 27, 1902, the Sun was in Virgo (3°15' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (38% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 27, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°52' Gemini at midnight UTC to 24°07' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°15'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 16°58'55" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 17°42'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 9°23'57" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 24°49'40" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 9°38'31" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 21°53'33" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°16'17" Sagittarius | Stationing retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°15'35" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 19°35'46" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 27°52'14" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on August 27, 1902
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 38% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square | |
| The Sun sextile Neptune | Exact sextile | |
| Venus opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition |
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