The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on August 29, 1913?
Quick Answer
On August 29, 1913, the Sun was in Virgo (5°31' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (8% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 29, 1913. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°12' Cancer at midnight UTC to 9°50' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°31'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°29'03" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 19°29'18" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 26°38'31" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 19°59'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 8°03'55" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 17°13'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 4°24'21" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°10'55" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 0°56'29" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| North Node | 24°59'46" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on August 29, 1913
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer | |
| Venus conjunct Neptune | Exact conjunction | |
| Mercury sextile Mars | Exact sextile |
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