The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on August 9, 1950?
Quick Answer
On August 9, 1950, the Sun was in Leo (16°19' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (18% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 9, 1950. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°37' Gemini at midnight UTC to 2°50' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°19'18" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 26°42'20" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 11°00'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 21°22'56" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 29°16'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 4°37'15" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 18°08'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 7°38'10" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 15°05'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°46'39" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 0°26'13" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on August 9, 1950
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 18% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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