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Where Were the Planets on August 31, 2030?
Quick Answer
On August 31, 2030, the Sun is in Virgo (8°08' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). Mercury, Neptune and Pluto are retrograde.
Mars opposes Pluto. Pressure and confrontation. Forcing the issue tends to backfire. The Sun squares Saturn.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 31, 2030. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°24' Libra at midnight UTC to 17°18' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°08'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 10°20'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 5°02'56" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 24°54'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 9°57'24" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 20°57'00" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 8°34'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 22°33'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 12°51'16" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 10°14'13" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 11°57'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on August 31, 2030
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Pluto | Pressure and confrontation. Forcing the issue tends to backfire. | |
| The Sun square Saturn | Limits push back: fatigue, delays, or someone in authority saying no. |
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