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Where Were the Planets on August 27, 1987?
Quick Answer
On August 27, 1987, the Sun was in Virgo (3°41' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 27, 1987. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°14' Libra at midnight UTC to 13°41' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°41'31" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 7°26'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 10°43'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 4°51'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 2°58'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 29°38'04" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 14°35'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 22°43'38" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°20'38" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 7°36'19" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 3°51'58" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on August 27, 1987
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 9% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus trine Neptune | Exact trine |
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