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Where Were the Planets on September 3, 1902?
Quick Answer
On September 3, 1902, the Sun was in Virgo (10°02' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 3, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°29' Virgo at midnight UTC to 2°55' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°02'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 26°15'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 29°04'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 17°57'18" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 29°17'32" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 8°55'55" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 21°36'22" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°17'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°24'02" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 19°38'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 27°30'00" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on September 3, 1902
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Mars | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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