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Where Were the Planets on September 15, 1938?
Quick Answer
On September 15, 1938, the Sun was in Virgo (21°58' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (68% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 15, 1938. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°06' Taurus at midnight UTC to 7°47' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°58'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 0°55'27" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 4°14'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 8°08'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 4°51'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 24°12'21" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 16°19'43" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°36'44" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 20°55'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 1°01'48" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 20°34'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on September 15, 1938
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 68% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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