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Where Were the Planets on August 12, 1913?
Quick Answer
On August 12, 1913, the Sun was in Leo (19°08' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 12, 1913. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°23' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 6°06' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°08'48" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 29°47'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 6°52'18" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 7°14'47" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 9°18'19" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 8°50'26" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 16°03'17" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 5°00'41" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 26°37'24" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 0°41'33" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| North Node | 25°53'47" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on August 12, 1913
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 83% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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