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Where Were the Planets on August 11, 2021?
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On August 11, 2021, the Sun was in Leo (19°02' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Mercury opposed Jupiter. Too many ideas and too little detail. Promises outrun the facts. Venus trined Pluto. Mercury moved from Leo into Virgo.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 11, 2021. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°32' Virgo at midnight UTC to 2°12' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°02'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 25°21'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 29°13'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 24°26'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 7°57'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 28°20'05" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 9°30'08" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 14°45'50" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 22°39'26" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 24°59'27" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 7°04'50" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on August 11, 2021
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Jupiter | Too many ideas and too little detail. Promises outrun the facts. | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| Mercury enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| Venus trine Pluto | Deep bonds and magnetic charm. Good for strengthening commitments. |
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