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Where Were the Planets on August 19, 2056?
Quick Answer
On August 19, 2056, the Sun is in Leo (27°14' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous (65% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 19, 2056. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°37' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 21°39' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°14'47" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 14°40'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 20°00'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 20°16'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 23°50'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 4°17'26" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 22°26'26" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 16°43'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 11°40'16" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 17°32'17" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| North Node | 19°41'47" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on August 19, 2056
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 65% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Venus | Exact conjunction |
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