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Where Were the Planets on August 27, 1998?
Quick Answer
On August 27, 1998, the Sun was in Virgo (4°01' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 27, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°18' Libra at midnight UTC to 10°08' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°01'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 4°13'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 16°47'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 17°17'32" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 4°18'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 25°32'53" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 3°30'28" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 9°50'06" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°54'13" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°19'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 1°05'52" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on August 27, 1998
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 25% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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