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Where Were the Planets on September 3, 1928?
Quick Answer
On September 3, 1928, the Sun was in Virgo (10°42' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (86% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 3, 1928. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°03' Aries at midnight UTC to 2°17' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°42'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 25°10'46" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 26°29'10" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 28°11'50" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 15°18'48" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 10°23'35" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 12°44'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 6°22'52" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 29°22'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 17°58'24" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 4°35'50" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on September 3, 1928
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 86% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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