The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on September 18, 1946?
Quick Answer
On September 18, 1946, the Sun was in Virgo (24°57' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (48% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 18, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°47' Gemini at midnight UTC to 4°51' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°57'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 27°49'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 28°00'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 10°44'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 25°50'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 28°36'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 5°28'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 21°45'40" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 7°51'19" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 12°39'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 15°41'03" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on September 18, 1946
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 48% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Gemini | 24°45' Gemini | |
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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