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Where Were the Planets on August 23, 1924?
Quick Answer
On August 23, 1924, the Sun was in Virgo (0°02' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (40% illuminated). Mars and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 23, 1924. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°19' Gemini at midnight UTC to 18°11' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°02'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 12°16'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 25°32'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 15°33'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 0°18'29" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 10°27'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 28°00'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 20°18'45" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 20°29'54" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 13°03'03" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 22°32'43" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on August 23, 1924
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 40% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| The Sun opposite Mars | Exact opposition |
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