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Where Were the Planets on August 31, 2050?
Quick Answer
On August 31, 2050, the Sun is in Virgo (8°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous (99% illuminated). Mercury, Mars, Saturn and Pluto are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 31, 2050. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°51' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 3°05' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°18'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 25°27'20" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 27°32'54" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 21°19'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 17°47'52" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 20°39'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 3°17'32" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 20°18'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 28°23'01" Taurus | Stationing retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 9°35'48" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| North Node | 15°08'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on August 31, 2050
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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