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Where Were the Planets on September 4, 1953?
Quick Answer
On September 4, 1953, the Sun was in Virgo (11°38' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (13% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 4, 1953. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°18' Cancer at midnight UTC to 5°32' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°38'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 29°27'04" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 8°53'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 6°25'17" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 23°30'13" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 23°53'30" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 24°31'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 21°48'37" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 22°07'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 23°31'47" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 1°01'22" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 4, 1953
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 13% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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