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Where Were the Planets on August 30, 1954?
Quick Answer
On August 30, 1954, the Sun was in Virgo (6°34' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 30, 1954. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°14' Virgo at midnight UTC to 6°31' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°34'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 0°24'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 14°44'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 22°38'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 2°04'23" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 21°24'03" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 4°58'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 25°56'19" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 24°05'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 25°04'30" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 11°57'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on August 30, 1954
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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