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Where Were the Planets on August 3, 1991?
Quick Answer
On August 3, 1991, the Sun was in Leo (10°39' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (50% illuminated). Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 3, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°11' Taurus at midnight UTC to 17°49' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°39'51" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 10°58'06" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 5°03'34" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 7°14'21" Virgo | Stationing direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 11°45'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 21°21'45" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 2°57'14" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 10°40'47" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°41'41" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 17°34'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 17°46'17" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on August 3, 1991
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 50% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Taurus | 10°38' Taurus |
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