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Where Were the Planets on September 18, 1952?
Quick Answer
On September 18, 1952, the Sun was in Virgo (25°30' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 18, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°33' Virgo at midnight UTC to 22°33' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°30'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 16°33'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 20°14'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 18°39'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 13°42'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 20°51'52" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 15°11'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 17°57'26" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 20°29'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 22°15'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 19°36'34" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 18, 1952
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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