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Where Were the Planets on August 26, 2003?
Quick Answer
On August 26, 2003, the Sun was in Virgo (2°50' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Mars, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 26, 2003. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°32' Leo at midnight UTC to 24°01' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°50'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 17°14'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 26°07'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 4°58'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 5°37'20" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 29°48'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 10°06'28" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 0°45'19" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°12'46" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°14'13" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 24°27'26" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on August 26, 2003
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Mars | Exact opposition |
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