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Where Were the Planets on September 13, 1949?
Quick Answer
On September 13, 1949, the Sun was in Virgo (20°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (70% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 13, 1949. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°36' Taurus at midnight UTC to 2°37' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°21'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 26°36'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 16°22'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 28°33'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 3°57'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 22°22'45" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 10°57'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 4°40'59" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 14°00'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°12'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 17°54'42" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 13, 1949
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 70% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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