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Where Were the Planets on August 6, 2026?
Quick Answer
On August 6, 2026, the Sun was in Leo (14°03' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (46% illuminated). Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 6, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°18' Taurus at midnight UTC to 26°21' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°03'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 19°17'47" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 25°22'56" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 29°41'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 26°45'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 8°10'38" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 14°39'01" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 5°10'40" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 4°11'08" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 4°02'51" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 0°39'06" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on August 6, 2026
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 46% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Taurus | 13°40' Taurus | |
| Venus enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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