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Where Were the Planets on September 1, 1916?
Quick Answer
On September 1, 1916, the Sun was in Virgo (8°41' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 1, 1916. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°12' Libra at midnight UTC to 29°13' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°41'34" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 22°41'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 4°16'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 23°15'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 25°13'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 5°19'25" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 26°18'35" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 16°53'05" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 3°43'36" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 4°12'37" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 26°47'59" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 1, 1916
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Neptune | Exact sextile | |
| Mercury square Pluto | Exact square |
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