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Where Were the Planets on August 25, 1979?
Quick Answer
On August 25, 1979, the Sun was in Virgo (1°41' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 25, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°56' Virgo at midnight UTC to 7°48' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°41'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 1°51'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 15°03'00" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 1°41'22" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 11°05'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 22°41'10" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 15°14'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 17°18'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 17°43'34" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 17°22'07" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 8°42'10" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on August 25, 1979
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 7% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| The Sun conjunct Venus | Exact conjunction |
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