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Where Were the Planets on August 29, 1998?
Quick Answer
On August 29, 1998, the Sun was in Virgo (5°57' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (43% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 29, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°03' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 4°03' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°57'09" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 28°02'12" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 18°00'01" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 19°45'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 5°34'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 25°18'54" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 3°27'49" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 9°45'56" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°51'43" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°20'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 0°59'31" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on August 29, 1998
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Pluto | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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