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Where Were the Planets on August 15, 1991?
Quick Answer
On August 15, 1991, the Sun was in Leo (22°10' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (33% illuminated). Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 15, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°54' Libra at midnight UTC to 8°45' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°10'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 2°23'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 3°24'54" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 3°32'11" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Mars | 19°18'10" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 23°58'50" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 2°06'15" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 10°19'12" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°25'57" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 17°39'05" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 17°08'10" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on August 15, 1991
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 33% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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