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Where Were the Planets on August 13, 1990?
Quick Answer
On August 13, 1990, the Sun was in Leo (20°29' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (52% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 13, 1990. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°14' Taurus at midnight UTC to 25°25' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°29'03" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 18°19'40" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 17°46'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 29°29'15" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 20°13'31" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 28°58'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 19°58'33" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 6°01'07" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 12°13'55" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 15°03'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 6°34'12" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on August 13, 1990
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 52% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Saturn | Exact trine | |
| Last Quarter Moon in Taurus | 20°38' Taurus | |
| Venus enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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