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Where Were the Planets on August 18, 2002?
Quick Answer
On August 18, 2002, the Sun was in Leo (25°22' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 18, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°07' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 10°09' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°22'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 3°40'14" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 19°05'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 11°18'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 22°55'44" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 3°40'04" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 26°34'01" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 26°54'53" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 9°08'50" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 14°55'03" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 14°12'32" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on August 18, 2002
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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