The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on August 30, 1902?
Quick Answer
On August 30, 1902, the Sun was in Virgo (6°09' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (10% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 30, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°56' Cancer at midnight UTC to 7°20' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°09'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 0°08'50" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 22°42'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 13°03'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 26°44'48" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 9°19'29" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 21°45'42" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°16'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°19'23" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 19°37'12" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 27°42'42" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on August 30, 1902
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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