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Where Were the Planets on August 12, 2024?
Quick Answer
On August 12, 2024, the Sun was in Leo (20°16' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (49% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 12, 2024. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°39' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 24°49' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°16'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 18°43'12" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 1°46'15" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 9°05'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 15°16'38" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 16°20'23" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 17°56'44" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 27°05'11" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 29°30'18" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 0°24'07" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 8°59'25" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on August 12, 2024
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 49% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Scorpio | 20°24' Scorpio |
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