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Where Were the Planets on August 28, 1914?
Quick Answer
On August 28, 1914, the Sun was in Virgo (4°19' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (53% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 28, 1914. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°10' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 15°09' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°19'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 8°12'05" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 2°04'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 19°30'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 8°53'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 15°07'59" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 0°18'41" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 8°39'40" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°17'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 1°59'33" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 5°43'15" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on August 28, 1914
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 54% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Uranus | Exact trine | |
| First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius | 4°02' Sagittarius | |
| Mercury sextile Pluto | Exact sextile |
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