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Where Were the Planets on August 15, 1999?
Quick Answer
On August 15, 1999, the Sun was in Leo (22°13' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). Venus, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 15, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°41' Libra at midnight UTC to 18°18' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°13'43" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 12°02'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 3°29'04" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 0°03'00" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Mars | 19°05'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 4°50'09" Taurus | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 16°59'38" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 14°30'20" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 2°26'47" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 7°44'29" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 12°24'18" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on August 15, 1999
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 18% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus re-enters Leo (retrograde) | Leaves Virgo |
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