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Where Were the Planets on August 11, 2005?
Quick Answer
On August 11, 2005, the Sun was in Leo (18°54' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (34% illuminated). Mercury, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 11, 2005. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°25' Libra at midnight UTC to 6°02' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°54'51" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 29°41'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 9°57'29" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 23°18'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 7°53'11" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 14°54'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 3°20'18" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 9°34'54" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 16°07'50" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 21°56'56" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 16°32'32" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on August 11, 2005
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 34% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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