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Where Were the Planets on August 30, 1964?
Quick Answer
On August 30, 1964, the Sun was in Virgo (7°07' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (49% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 30, 1964. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°35' Gemini at midnight UTC to 15°40' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°07'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 8°37'39" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 12°28'04" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 21°18'00" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 20°07'21" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 25°44'26" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 1°14'17" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 10°13'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 15°22'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 13°44'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 28°31'09" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on August 30, 1964
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 49% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Gemini | 7°01' Gemini |
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