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Where Were the Planets on September 15, 1951?
Quick Answer
On September 15, 1951, the Sun was in Virgo (21°50' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Venus and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 15, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°30' Pisces at midnight UTC to 28°23' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°50'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 21°29'34" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 4°02'08" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 3°56'09" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Mars | 17°51'19" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 11°25'55" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 3°45'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 13°26'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 18°15'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 20°29'39" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 9°08'58" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 15, 1951
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Venus | Exact conjunction | |
| Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Pisces | 21°44' Pisces |
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