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Where Were the Planets on August 20, 1999?
Quick Answer
On August 20, 1999, the Sun was in Leo (27°02' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (63% illuminated). Venus, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 20, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°40' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 18°32' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°02'13" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 12°36'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 9°54'17" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 27°01'58" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 21°57'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 4°57'10" Taurus | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 17°06'00" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 14°18'37" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 2°19'25" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 7°44'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 12°08'25" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on August 20, 1999
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 64% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Venus | Exact conjunction |
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