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Where Were the Planets on August 22, 2017?
Quick Answer
On August 22, 2017, the Sun was in Leo (29°35' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
The Sun entered Virgo, and Virgo season began. Mars trined Saturn. Disciplined effort. Good for hard jobs that need stamina and control.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 22, 2017. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°05' Virgo at midnight UTC to 15°54' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°35'05" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 9°02'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 7°37'14" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 25°36'54" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 21°09'13" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 20°18'37" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 21°11'25" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 28°22'38" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 13°13'44" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 17°10'48" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 23°51'48" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on August 22, 2017
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Saturn | Disciplined effort. Good for hard jobs that need stamina and control. | |
| The Sun enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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