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Where Were the Planets on August 29, 1905?
Quick Answer
On August 29, 1905, the Sun was in Virgo (5°27' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 29, 1905. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°11' Leo at midnight UTC to 28°27' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°27'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 21°17'26" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 6°36'25" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 26°07'26" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 4°23'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 5°18'04" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 29°03'31" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 0°17'42" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°51'04" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 22°37'56" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 29°43'38" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on August 29, 1905
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Jupiter | Exact square |
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