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Where Were the Planets on September 5, 1916?
Quick Answer
On September 5, 1916, the Sun was in Virgo (12°34' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (54% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 5, 1916. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°42' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 23°39' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°34'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 16°39'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 9°02'41" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 26°49'24" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 27°51'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 5°12'07" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 26°43'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 16°44'36" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 3°51'03" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 4°15'23" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 26°35'17" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 5, 1916
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 54% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius | 12°16' Sagittarius | |
| Venus conjunct Saturn | Exact conjunction |
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