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Where Were the Planets on August 31, 1935?
Quick Answer
On August 31, 1935, the Sun was in Virgo (7°08' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated). Venus, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 31, 1935. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°57' Virgo at midnight UTC to 9°49' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°08'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 3°53'28" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 25°30'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 19°18'06" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Mars | 19°27'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 17°02'39" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 6°48'33" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 5°21'21" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 14°02'50" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 26°43'13" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 19°24'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on August 31, 1935
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| The Sun opposite Saturn | Exact opposition | |
| Venus sextile Mars | Exact sextile |
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