The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on September 15, 1949?
Quick Answer
On September 15, 1949, the Sun was in Virgo (22°17' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (51% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 15, 1949. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°52' Gemini at midnight UTC to 27°24' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°17'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 21°06'08" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 17°33'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 0°55'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 5°11'49" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 22°21'05" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 11°12'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 4°43'45" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 14°04'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°16'05" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 17°48'21" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 15, 1949
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 51% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| Last Quarter Moon in Gemini | 22°24' Gemini |
Look Up Another Date
Data for this page: JSON. Free to cite with a link to this page.