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Where Were the Planets on August 9, 1999?
Quick Answer
On August 9, 1999, the Sun was in Leo (16°28' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). Venus, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 9, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°18' Cancer at midnight UTC to 27°39' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°28'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 20°30'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 29°12'22" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 3°00'13" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Mars | 15°46'54" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 4°35'20" Taurus | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 16°48'35" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 14°44'38" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 2°36'02" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 7°45'46" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 12°43'22" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on August 9, 1999
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Saturn | Exact square |
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