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Where Were the Planets on August 23, 2007?
Quick Answer
On August 23, 2007, the Sun was in Leo (29°59' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Venus, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
The Sun entered Virgo, and Virgo season began. Mars opposed Jupiter. Overconfidence. Taking on more than you can carry.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 23, 2007. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°00' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 4°34' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°59'41" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 28°15'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 7°33'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 21°36'55" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 10°14'51" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 10°20'29" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 28°43'23" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 17°23'13" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 20°22'26" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 26°21'40" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 7°15'02" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on August 23, 2007
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 74% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Mars opposite Jupiter | Overconfidence. Taking on more than you can carry. |
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