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Where Were the Planets on August 4, 1991?
Quick Answer
On August 4, 1991, the Sun was in Leo (11°37' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (39% illuminated). Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 4, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°50' Taurus at midnight UTC to 1°48' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°37'17" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 24°47'15" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 5°23'21" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 7°08'23" Virgo | Stationing direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 12°22'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 21°34'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 2°52'50" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 10°38'49" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°40'17" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 17°34'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 17°43'07" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on August 4, 1991
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 39% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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