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Where Were the Planets on August 29, 1990?
Quick Answer
On August 29, 1990, the Sun was in Virgo (5°53' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (61% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 29, 1990. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°52' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 24°47' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°53'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 18°49'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 22°48'54" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 19°05'32" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 28°59'59" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 2°19'45" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 19°11'37" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 5°42'34" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°58'02" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 15°18'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 5°43'22" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on August 29, 1990
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 61% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Uranus | Exact trine |
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