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Where Were the Planets on August 10, 1986?
Quick Answer
On August 10, 1986, the Sun was in Leo (17°34' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 10, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°42' Libra at midnight UTC to 21°08' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°34'01" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 14°24'17" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 28°46'07" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 2°47'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 11°26'22" Capricorn | Stationing direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 21°32'49" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 3°04'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 18°28'55" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°21'32" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 4°43'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 24°05'40" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on August 10, 1986
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 23% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Saturn | Exact sextile |
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