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Where Were the Planets on September 21, 1941?
Quick Answer
On September 21, 1941, the Sun was in Virgo (28°06' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Mars, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 21, 1941. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°00' Virgo at midnight UTC to 9°31' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°06'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°14'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 21°24'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 7°28'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 22°10'05" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 20°51'50" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 28°26'46" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 0°15'00" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 27°27'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 5°19'42" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 22°13'09" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 21, 1941
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| Total Solar Eclipse in Virgo | 27°47' Virgo | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| The Sun trine Saturn | Exact trine | |
| Mercury opposite Mars | Exact opposition |
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