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Where Were the Planets on August 19, 1991?
Quick Answer
On August 19, 1991, the Sun was in Leo (26°01' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 19, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°24' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 27°15' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°01'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 21°21'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 0°20'50" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 1°17'46" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Mars | 21°50'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 24°51'22" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 1°50'27" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 10°13'08" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°21'21" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 17°41'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 16°55'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on August 19, 1991
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 72% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury re-enters Leo (retrograde) | Leaves Virgo |
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