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Where Were the Planets on August 17, 2059?
Quick Answer
On August 17, 2059, the Sun is in Leo (24°37' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous (60% illuminated). Pluto is retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 17, 2059. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°06' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 12°57' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°37'45" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 6°29'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 15°38'53" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 28°37'04" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 23°32'46" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 29°05'57" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 2°41'14" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 0°10'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 18°15'24" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 21°18'30" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| North Node | 21°49'05" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on August 17, 2059
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 60% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Jupiter | Exact square |
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