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Where Were the Planets on September 23, 1946?
Quick Answer
On September 23, 1946, the Sun was in Virgo (29°50' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 23, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°12' Virgo at midnight UTC to 13°39' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°50'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 6°57'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 6°49'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 15°03'12" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 29°11'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 29°36'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 5°57'31" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 21°47'30" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 8°02'20" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 12°45'47" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 15°25'10" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on September 23, 1946
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Libra | September Equinox |
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