The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on September 10, 1950?
Quick Answer
On September 10, 1950, the Sun was in Virgo (17°12' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Mercury and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 10, 1950. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°21' Leo at midnight UTC to 2°53' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°12'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 26°05'03" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 0°12'38" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 0°32'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 19°34'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 0°32'16" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 21°58'46" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 8°56'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 15°59'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 18°43'57" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 28°44'32" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 10, 1950
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| Venus opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| Mercury re-enters Virgo (retrograde) | Leaves Libra |
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