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Where Were the Planets on September 8, 1954?
Quick Answer
On September 8, 1954, the Sun was in Virgo (15°17' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 8, 1954. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°57' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 25°51' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°17'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 19°21'59" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 0°16'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 1°27'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 5°47'51" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 23°02'39" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 5°44'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 26°21'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 24°21'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 25°21'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 11°28'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 8, 1954
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 78% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| Mars sextile Saturn | Exact sextile |
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