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Where Were the Planets on August 29, 1909?
Quick Answer
On August 29, 1909, the Sun was in Virgo (5°28' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated). Mars, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 29, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°24' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 18°58' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°28'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 11°38'28" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 26°17'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 7°48'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 6°30'41" Aries | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 20°39'47" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 22°43'57" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°26'33" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 18°32'57" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 26°44'31" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 12°21'42" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on August 29, 1909
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Pluto | Exact square |
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