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Where Were the Planets on September 24, 1949?
Quick Answer
On September 24, 1949, the Sun was in Libra (1°05' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 24, 1949. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°38' Libra at midnight UTC to 6°37' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°05'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 29°09'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 18°28'48" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 11°30'26" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 10°45'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 22°23'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 12°19'37" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 4°53'44" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 14°23'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°29'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 17°19'45" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 24, 1949
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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