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Where Were the Planets on August 12, 1999?
Quick Answer
On August 12, 1999, the Sun was in Leo (19°20' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (1% illuminated). Venus, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 12, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°47' Leo at midnight UTC to 9°24' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°20'50" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 2°38'38" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 0°50'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 1°39'14" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Mars | 17°25'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 4°43'37" Taurus | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 16°54'34" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 14°37'28" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 2°31'22" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 7°44'59" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 12°33'50" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on August 12, 1999
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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