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Where Were the Planets on August 29, 2030?
Quick Answer
On August 29, 2030, the Sun is in Virgo (6°12' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is New Moon (1% illuminated). Mercury, Neptune and Pluto are retrograde.
The Sun meets Mercury in Virgo while Mercury is retrograde. Mind and purpose line up. A good day to notice what you actually think and say it plainly. Mars sextiles Saturn. Venus sextiles Uranus.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 29, 2030. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°10' Virgo at midnight UTC to 19°40' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°12'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 12°54'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 6°51'02" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 22°26'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 8°40'49" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 20°41'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 8°29'48" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 22°30'40" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 12°53'49" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 10°16'36" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 12°04'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on August 29, 2030
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars sextile Saturn | Disciplined effort. Good for hard jobs that need stamina and control. | |
| Venus sextile Uranus | A fresh spark: new people, a new look, unexpected fun. | |
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Mind and purpose line up. A good day to notice what you actually think and say it plainly. |
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