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Where Were the Planets on August 28, 2042?
Quick Answer
On August 28, 2042, the Sun is in Virgo (5°19' at noon UTC), the Moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 28, 2042. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°33' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 7°31' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°19'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 0°29'36" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 1°46'49" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 19°36'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 21°50'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 24°30'52" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 2°21'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 14°28'29" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°18'06" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 28°38'43" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 20°01'31" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on August 28, 2042
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 91% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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