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Where Were the Planets on August 31, 1993?
Quick Answer
On August 31, 1993, the Sun was in Virgo (8°05' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 31, 1993. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°17' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 7°23' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°05'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 1°21'32" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 10°10'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 4°34'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 12°25'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 15°02'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 26°05'39" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 18°31'21" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 18°36'34" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 22°57'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 7°34'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on August 31, 1993
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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