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Where Were the Planets on August 24, 1903?
Quick Answer
On August 24, 1903, the Sun was in Virgo (0°07' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 24, 1903. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°01' Virgo at midnight UTC to 0°35' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°07'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 23°21'31" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 23°35'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 1°32'01" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 10°48'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 20°41'47" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 4°13'17" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 21°39'16" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°21'50" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 20°33'51" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 8°42'05" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on August 24, 1903
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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