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Where Were the Planets on August 15, 1977?
Quick Answer
On August 15, 1977, the Sun was in Leo (22°32' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 15, 1977. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°17' Leo at midnight UTC to 6°17' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°32'22" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 29°46'06" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 18°37'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 14°36'13" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 19°30'05" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 29°07'23" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 20°40'53" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 8°04'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 13°23'40" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 12°12'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 17°53'19" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on August 15, 1977
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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