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Where Were the Planets on August 14, 1944?
Quick Answer
On August 14, 1944, the Sun was in Leo (21°32' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (17% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 14, 1944. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°16' Gemini at midnight UTC to 8°52' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°32'42" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 2°36'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 18°29'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 4°52'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 20°44'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 4°05'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 6°43'40" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 12°37'11" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 2°28'16" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 8°44'28" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 26°11'38" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on August 14, 1944
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 17% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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