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Where Were the Planets on September 15, 1950?
Quick Answer
On September 15, 1950, the Sun was in Virgo (22°04' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated). Mercury and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 15, 1950. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°43' Libra at midnight UTC to 14°13' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°04'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 6°58'54" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 25°45'44" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 6°42'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 22°55'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 29°57'14" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 22°36'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 9°04'56" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 16°09'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 18°52'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 28°28'39" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 15, 1950
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 15% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| Jupiter re-enters Aquarius (retrograde) | Leaves Pisces |
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