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Where Were the Planets on August 28, 1946?
Quick Answer
On August 28, 1946, the Sun was in Virgo (4°34' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 28, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°14' Virgo at midnight UTC to 1°29' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°34'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 24°54'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 18°52'29" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 20°26'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 12°02'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 24°41'46" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 3°11'53" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 21°24'11" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 7°07'37" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 12°06'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 16°47'47" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on August 28, 1946
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars sextile Pluto | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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