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Where Were the Planets on August 29, 1976?
Quick Answer
On August 29, 1976, the Sun was in Virgo (6°15' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 29, 1976. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°54' Libra at midnight UTC to 8°21' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°15'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 1°09'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 3°14'31" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 26°00'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 3°22'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 0°28'07" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 10°27'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 4°03'30" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 11°12'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 10°14'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 6°28'32" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on August 29, 1976
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 21% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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