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Where Were the Planets on August 31, 1966?
Quick Answer
On August 31, 1966, the Sun was in Virgo (7°37' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 31, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°02' Pisces at midnight UTC to 18°54' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°37'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 12°59'03" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 28°10'29" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 19°32'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 3°44'06" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 25°19'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 27°42'07" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 19°13'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 19°38'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 17°51'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 19°48'35" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on August 31, 1966
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon in Pisces | 7°09' Pisces | |
| Venus square Neptune | Exact square |
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