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Where Were the Planets on August 24, 2002?
Quick Answer
On August 24, 2002, the Sun was in Virgo (1°09' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (98% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Mars opposed Uranus. Short fuses and sudden blowups. Take care with tools, cars and tempers. Mercury squared Saturn.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 24, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°35' Pisces at midnight UTC to 24°36' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°09'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 18°37'18" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 27°06'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 17°06'27" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 26°44'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 4°56'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 27°04'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 26°40'32" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 8°59'44" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 14°54'06" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 13°53'28" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on August 24, 2002
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Uranus | Short fuses and sudden blowups. Take care with tools, cars and tempers. | |
| Mercury square Saturn | Worry and second-guessing. Communication slows and delays pile up. |
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