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Where Were the Planets on September 5, 1909?
Quick Answer
On September 5, 1909, the Sun was in Virgo (12°15' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (65% illuminated). Mars, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 5, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°22' Taurus at midnight UTC to 2°20' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°15'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 25°24'46" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 6°17'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 16°13'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 5°34'14" Aries | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 22°09'22" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 22°24'55" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°18'11" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 18°43'54" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 26°48'24" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 11°59'27" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on September 5, 1909
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 65% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Mars | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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