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Where Were the Planets on August 29, 2003?
Quick Answer
On August 29, 2003, the Sun was in Virgo (5°44' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Mercury, Mars, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 29, 2003. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°53' Virgo at midnight UTC to 6°07' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°44'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 28°59'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 26°16'58" Virgo | Stationing direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 8°41'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 4°49'15" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 0°27'38" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 10°23'20" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 0°38'08" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°08'22" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°14'07" Sagittarius | Stationing retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 24°17'54" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on August 29, 2003
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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