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Where Were the Planets on September 16, 1912?
Quick Answer
On September 16, 1912, the Sun was in Virgo (23°13' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (32% illuminated). Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 16, 1912. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°42' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 8°29' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°13'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°09'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 8°40'37" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 12°55'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 8°57'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 8°28'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 4°06'52" Gemini | Stationing direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 29°43'59" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 25°30'47" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 0°02'14" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| North Node | 13°22'16" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 16, 1912
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 32% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| Mercury square Jupiter | Exact square |
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