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Where Were the Planets on September 16, 1908?
Quick Answer
On September 16, 1908, the Sun was in Virgo (23°11' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (60% illuminated). Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 16, 1908. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°46' Gemini at midnight UTC to 18°35' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°11'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 12°14'05" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 13°30'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 7°12'19" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 14°47'38" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 0°51'37" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 7°48'04" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 12°56'55" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 16°47'38" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 25°49'53" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 0°44'12" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on September 16, 1908
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 60% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square |
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