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Where Were the Planets on September 23, 1952?
Quick Answer
On September 23, 1952, the Sun was in Libra (0°23' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 23, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°21' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 25°19' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°23'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 18°49'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 29°29'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 24°47'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 17°02'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 20°40'35" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 15°47'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 18°06'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 20°39'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 22°23'23" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 19°20'41" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 23, 1952
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 17% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Libra | September Equinox | |
| Mercury enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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