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Where Were the Planets on August 29, 1902?
Quick Answer
On August 29, 1902, the Sun was in Virgo (5°11' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (18% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 29, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°30' Cancer at midnight UTC to 22°55' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°11'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 15°42'51" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 21°03'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 11°50'23" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 26°06'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 9°25'43" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 21°48'14" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°16'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°18'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 19°36'45" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 27°45'53" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on August 29, 1902
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 18% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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