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Where Were the Planets on September 28, 1951?
Quick Answer
On September 28, 1951, the Sun was in Libra (4°33' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (7% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 28, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°21' Leo at midnight UTC to 9°55' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°33'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 3°36'37" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 22°39'21" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 2°20'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 25°58'19" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 9°46'24" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 5°21'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 13°46'23" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 18°42'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 20°49'43" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 8°27'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 28, 1951
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 7% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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