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Where Were the Planets on August 2, 1934?
Quick Answer
On August 2, 1934, the Sun was in Leo (9°29' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (48% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 2, 1934. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°46' Taurus at midnight UTC to 18°36' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°29'20" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 12°14'52" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 20°08'56" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 11°40'07" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 11°45'46" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 17°07'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 25°59'39" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 1°26'59" Taurus | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 10°55'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 24°43'39" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 10°16'11" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on August 2, 1934
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 48% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Taurus | 9°16' Taurus | |
| Venus conjunct Mars | Exact conjunction |
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