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Where Were the Planets on August 5, 1942?
Quick Answer
On August 5, 1942, the Sun was in Leo (12°25' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (35% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 5, 1942. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°33' Taurus at midnight UTC to 5°30' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°25'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 29°32'57" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 15°14'05" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 15°54'31" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 2°36'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 12°33'05" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 10°18'43" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 4°03'12" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 27°57'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 5°34'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 5°22'47" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on August 5, 1942
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 36% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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