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Where Were the Planets on September 14, 1917?
Quick Answer
On September 14, 1917, the Sun was in Virgo (21°04' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Mercury and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 14, 1917. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°04' Leo at midnight UTC to 5°53' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°04'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 29°58'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 0°00'20" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 27°34'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 1°16'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 11°05'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 10°08'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 20°36'17" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 6°15'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 5°26'23" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 6°46'59" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 14, 1917
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| Mercury re-enters Virgo (retrograde) | Leaves Libra |
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