The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on August 21, 1914?
Quick Answer
On August 21, 1914, the Sun was in Leo (27°34' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 21, 1914. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°15' Leo at midnight UTC to 4°27' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°34'10" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 27°19'47" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 18°09'23" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 11°54'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 4°23'27" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 15°58'52" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 29°43'14" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 8°54'46" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°03'49" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 1°53'42" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 6°05'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on August 21, 1914
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Total Solar Eclipse in Leo | 27°35' Leo | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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