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Where Were the Planets on August 3, 1998?
Quick Answer
On August 3, 1998, the Sun was in Leo (10°57' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 3, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°17' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 20°47' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°57'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 14°30'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 27°46'16" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 17°57'54" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 18°44'39" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 27°37'14" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 3°29'48" Taurus | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 10°45'19" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 0°29'15" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 5°20'27" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 2°22'07" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on August 3, 1998
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 78% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Uranus | Exact opposition |
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