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Where Were the Planets on September 1, 1954?
Quick Answer
On September 1, 1954, the Sun was in Virgo (8°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 1, 1954. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°37' Libra at midnight UTC to 0°34' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°30'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 24°37'33" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 18°20'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 24°38'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 2°50'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 21°46'33" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 5°08'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 26°02'13" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 24°08'57" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 25°08'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 11°51'12" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 1, 1954
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 16% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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