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Where Were the Planets on August 27, 1919?
Quick Answer
On August 27, 1919, the Sun was in Virgo (3°09' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Venus and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 27, 1919. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°00' Virgo at midnight UTC to 1°43' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°09'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 25°24'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 16°49'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 26°49'32" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Mars | 2°43'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 5°25'59" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 1°53'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 29°34'44" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 9°57'55" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 7°26'21" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 29°04'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on August 27, 1919
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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