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Where Were the Planets on September 20, 1949?
Quick Answer
On September 20, 1949, the Sun was in Virgo (27°10' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (6% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 20, 1949. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°45' Leo at midnight UTC to 6°24' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°10'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 29°02'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 19°05'45" Libra | Stationing retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 6°48'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 8°17'39" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 22°20'19" Capricorn | Stationing retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 11°50'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 4°49'48" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 14°14'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°23'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 17°32'27" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 20, 1949
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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