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Where Were the Planets on September 22, 1949?
Quick Answer
On September 22, 1949, the Sun was in Virgo (29°08' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 22, 1949. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°22' Virgo at midnight UTC to 6°29' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°08'21" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 28°56'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 19°01'07" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 9°09'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 9°31'31" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 22°21'23" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 12°04'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 4°51'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 14°19'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°26'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 17°26'06" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 22, 1949
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Virgo | 29°09' Virgo | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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