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Where Were the Planets on August 19, 1993?
Quick Answer
On August 19, 1993, the Sun was in Leo (26°30' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 19, 1993. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°43' Virgo at midnight UTC to 27°45' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°30'51" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 20°14'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 16°26'10" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 20°22'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 4°42'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 12°48'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 26°59'25" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 18°49'31" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 18°49'14" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 22°48'00" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 8°12'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on August 19, 1993
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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