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Where Were the Planets on August 20, 1991?
Quick Answer
On August 20, 1991, the Sun was in Leo (26°58' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated). Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 20, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°15' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 9°02' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°58'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 3°09'33" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 29°29'00" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 0°41'32" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Mars | 22°28'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 25°04'30" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 1°46'38" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 10°11'43" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°20'15" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 17°42'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 16°52'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on August 20, 1991
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 80% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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