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Where Were the Planets on August 28, 1902?
Quick Answer
On August 28, 1902, the Sun was in Virgo (4°13' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (27% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 28, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°07' Gemini at midnight UTC to 8°29' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°13'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 1°18'07" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 19°24'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 10°37'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 25°28'06" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 9°32'03" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 21°50'51" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°16'19" Sagittarius | Stationing retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°16'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 19°36'16" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 27°49'04" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on August 28, 1902
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 27% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| Mercury square Pluto | Exact square |
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