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Where Were the Planets on September 16, 1946?
Quick Answer
On September 16, 1946, the Sun was in Virgo (23°00' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (70% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 16, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°27' Taurus at midnight UTC to 6°37' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°00'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 29°33'07" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 24°22'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 8°57'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 24°30'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 28°12'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 5°16'41" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 21°44'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 7°46'58" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 12°36'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 15°47'25" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on September 16, 1946
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 70% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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