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Where Were the Planets on September 23, 1930?
Quick Answer
On September 23, 1930, the Sun was in Virgo (29°43' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (1% illuminated). Mercury and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 23, 1930. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°21' Libra at midnight UTC to 20°57' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°43'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 13°42'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 26°22'51" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 15°34'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 15°40'02" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 17°19'06" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 5°24'24" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 13°56'18" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 4°18'09" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 20°43'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 24°52'54" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 23, 1930
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Libra | September Equinox | |
| Venus trine Mars | Exact trine |
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