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Where Were the Planets on August 27, 1921?
Quick Answer
On August 27, 1921, the Sun was in Virgo (3°38' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (40% illuminated). Uranus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 27, 1921. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°58' Gemini at midnight UTC to 22°45' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°38'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 15°49'17" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 7°36'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 24°50'28" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 15°26'01" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 23°41'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 24°56'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 7°49'18" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 14°15'19" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 9°41'26" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 20°22'15" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on August 27, 1921
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 40% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Saturn | Exact sextile | |
| Mercury opposite Uranus | Exact opposition |
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