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Where Were the Planets on September 18, 1909?
Quick Answer
On September 18, 1909, the Sun was in Virgo (24°54' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (13% illuminated). Mars, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 18, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°04' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 12°55' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°54'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 6°59'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 21°19'29" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 1°46'19" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 2°25'59" Aries | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 24°57'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 21°39'10" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°08'32" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 19°00'54" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 26°52'51" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 11°18'09" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on September 18, 1909
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 13% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Jupiter | Exact conjunction | |
| Mercury opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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