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Where Were the Planets on September 20, 1909?
Quick Answer
On September 20, 1909, the Sun was in Virgo (26°52' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated). Mars, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 20, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°53' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 6°59' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°52'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 0°54'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 23°03'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 4°09'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 1°51'24" Aries | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 25°23'38" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 21°31'07" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°07'47" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 19°03'06" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 26°53'13" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 11°11'48" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on September 20, 1909
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 28% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| The Sun square Pluto | Exact square |
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