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Where Were the Planets on September 6, 1953?
Quick Answer
On September 6, 1953, the Sun was in Virgo (13°35' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 6, 1953. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°38' Leo at midnight UTC to 29°36' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°35'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 23°38'06" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 12°44'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 8°47'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 24°46'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 24°07'42" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 24°43'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 21°53'50" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 22°11'28" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 23°35'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 0°55'00" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 6, 1953
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars sextile Saturn | Exact sextile |
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