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Where Were the Planets on August 18, 2026?
Quick Answer
On August 18, 2026, the Sun was in Leo (25°34' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (35% illuminated). Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 18, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°10' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 13°34' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°34'29" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 7°24'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 16°02'23" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 11°24'06" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 4°42'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 10°48'36" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 14°18'54" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 5°28'03" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 3°58'19" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 3°46'48" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 0°00'59" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on August 18, 2026
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 35% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The North Node enters Aquarius | Leaves Pisces |
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