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Where Were the Planets on September 3, 1950?
Quick Answer
On September 3, 1950, the Sun was in Virgo (10°24' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (60% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 3, 1950. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°42' Taurus at midnight UTC to 4°33' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°24'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 28°38'21" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 2°24'31" Libra | Stationing retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 21°54'22" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 14°56'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 1°24'45" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 21°06'38" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 8°42'45" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 15°45'58" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 18°32'01" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 29°06'47" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 3, 1950
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 60% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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