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Where Were the Planets on September 3, 1939?
Quick Answer
On September 3, 1939, the Sun was in Virgo (10°04' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (82% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 3, 1939. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°29' Aries at midnight UTC to 6°47' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°04'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 0°37'17" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 23°47'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 9°25'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 24°40'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 6°47'40" Aries | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 0°54'29" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 21°57'16" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 22°34'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 2°08'22" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 1°52'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on September 3, 1939
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 82% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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