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Where Were the Planets on September 2, 1900?
Quick Answer
On September 2, 1900, the Sun was in Virgo (9°31' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (52% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 2, 1900. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°14' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 17°50' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°31'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 11°30'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 28°59'44" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 24°29'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 15°09'34" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 2°51'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 28°25'50" Sagittarius | Stationing direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 8°33'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°00'33" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 17°39'28" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 6°12'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on September 2, 1900
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 52% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Saturn | Exact trine | |
| First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius | 9°22' Sagittarius | |
| Mercury sextile Neptune | Exact sextile |
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