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Where Were the Planets on September 20, 1901?
Quick Answer
On September 20, 1901, the Sun was in Virgo (26°48' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (45% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 20, 1901. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°32' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 26°34' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°48'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 20°32'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 14°45'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 3°36'30" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 13°12'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 3°53'22" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 9°48'43" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 13°14'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 1°25'57" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 18°41'45" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 15°55'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on September 20, 1901
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 45% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile |
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