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Where Were the Planets on August 21, 1932?
Quick Answer
On August 21, 1932, the Sun was in Leo (28°11' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 21, 1932. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°34' Aries at midnight UTC to 3°29' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°11'19" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 27°33'17" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 21°23'44" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 13°39'14" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 10°57'32" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 2°12'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 29°29'17" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 23°10'48" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 7°21'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 22°39'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 17°55'12" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on August 21, 1932
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 76% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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