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Where Were the Planets on August 29, 1915?
Quick Answer
On August 29, 1915, the Sun was in Virgo (5°03' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (78% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 29, 1915. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°14' Aries at midnight UTC to 6°34' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°03'21" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 0°27'02" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 18°45'38" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 1°10'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 6°29'48" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 25°55'33" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 13°16'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 12°50'09" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 1°27'40" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 3°04'39" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 16°20'23" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on August 29, 1915
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 78% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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