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Where Were the Planets on August 30, 1955?
Quick Answer
On August 30, 1955, the Sun was in Virgo (6°20' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 30, 1955. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°37' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 9°01' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°20'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°47'31" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 27°00'50" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 5°50'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 1°57'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 16°48'24" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 15°54'26" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 0°18'26" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 26°12'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 26°48'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 22°37'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on August 30, 1955
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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