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Where Were the Planets on August 7, 2003?
Quick Answer
On August 7, 2003, the Sun was in Leo (14°35' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Mars, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 7, 2003. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°23' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 20°32' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°35'04" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 13°28'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 10°53'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 11°28'57" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 9°34'56" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 25°40'22" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 8°06'50" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 1°30'00" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°42'44" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°21'27" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 25°27'48" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on August 7, 2003
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 74% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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