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Where Were the Planets on August 14, 1969?
Quick Answer
On August 14, 1969, the Sun was in Leo (21°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 14, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°43' Leo at midnight UTC to 11°56' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°30'36" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 5°49'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 12°08'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 12°54'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 10°08'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 4°49'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°54'29" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 1°47'07" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 25°56'51" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 23°42'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 22°40'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on August 14, 1969
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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