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Where Were the Planets on August 31, 1946?
Quick Answer
On August 31, 1946, the Sun was in Virgo (7°28' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (22% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 31, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°59' Libra at midnight UTC to 9°16' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°28'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 3°10'14" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 24°04'32" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 23°30'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 13°59'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 25°13'17" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 3°32'45" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 21°28'34" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 7°13'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 12°11'32" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 16°38'15" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on August 31, 1946
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 22% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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