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Where Were the Planets on August 9, 1964?
Quick Answer
On August 9, 1964, the Sun was in Leo (16°54' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 9, 1964. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°28' Virgo at midnight UTC to 16°27' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°54'26" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 9°30'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 13°50'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 2°58'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 6°29'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 24°02'16" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 2°48'08" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 8°56'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 15°06'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 13°01'22" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 29°37'52" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on August 9, 1964
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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