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Where Were the Planets on September 6, 1905?
Quick Answer
On September 6, 1905, the Sun was in Virgo (13°12' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (54% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 6, 1905. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°29' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 24°14' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°12'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 17°24'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 0°54'17" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 5°25'58" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 9°12'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 5°53'40" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 28°28'13" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 0°14'49" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 10°01'37" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 22°41'31" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 29°18'13" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 6, 1905
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 54% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius | 12°53' Sagittarius | |
| Venus sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile |
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