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Where Were the Planets on August 25, 1952?
Quick Answer
On August 25, 1952, the Sun was in Virgo (2°12' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 25, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°01' Libra at midnight UTC to 2°31' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°12'31" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 26°15'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 15°23'54" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 19°06'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 28°38'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 20°36'21" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 12°32'00" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 17°00'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 19°44'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 21°33'05" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 20°52'49" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on August 25, 1952
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 21% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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