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Where Were the Planets on September 2, 1916?
Quick Answer
On September 2, 1916, the Sun was in Virgo (9°39' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (22% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 2, 1916. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°13' Libra at midnight UTC to 12°28' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°39'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 5°49'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 5°31'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 24°08'21" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 25°52'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 5°17'53" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 26°24'59" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 16°50'55" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 3°45'29" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 4°13'20" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 26°44'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 2, 1916
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 22% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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