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Where Were the Planets on August 29, 1964?
Quick Answer
On August 29, 1964, the Sun was in Virgo (6°09' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (60% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 29, 1964. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°37' Taurus at midnight UTC to 1°35' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°09'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 24°35'56" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 13°21'43" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 20°20'00" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 19°29'03" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 25°41'20" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 1°18'47" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 10°09'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 15°21'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 13°42'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 28°34'19" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on August 29, 1964
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 60% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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