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Where Were the Planets on September 8, 1909?
Quick Answer
On September 8, 1909, the Sun was in Virgo (15°10' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (33% illuminated). Mars, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 8, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°08' Gemini at midnight UTC to 12°02' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°10'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 5°37'41" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 10°13'20" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 19°49'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 4°58'59" Aries | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 22°48'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 22°15'29" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°15'16" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 18°48'14" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 26°49'45" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 11°49'56" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on September 8, 1909
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 33% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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