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Where Were the Planets on August 11, 1950?
Quick Answer
On August 11, 1950, the Sun was in Leo (18°14' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
The Sun met Pluto in Leo. Questions of power and control come up, and something hidden surfaces to be dealt with.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 11, 1950. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°19' Cancer at midnight UTC to 28°03' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°14'28" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 21°39'28" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 13°42'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 23°48'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 0°28'54" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 4°22'53" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 18°21'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 7°44'06" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 15°07'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°50'21" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 0°19'51" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on August 11, 1950
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Pluto | Questions of power and control come up, and something hidden surfaces to be dealt with. |
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