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Where Were the Planets on September 21, 1928?
Quick Answer
On September 21, 1928, the Sun was in Virgo (28°14' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (44% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 21, 1928. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°31' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 27°22' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°14'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 21°26'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 22°39'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 20°23'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 24°45'58" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 9°36'44" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 13°30'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 5°42'00" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 0°00'11" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 18°13'44" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 3°38'38" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on September 21, 1928
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 44% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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