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Where Were the Planets on September 6, 1956?
Quick Answer
On September 6, 1956, the Sun was in Virgo (13°51' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Mars was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 6, 1956. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°57' Virgo at midnight UTC to 14°13' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°51'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 7°08'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 9°52'20" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 28°05'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 19°21'59" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 12°28'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 27°17'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 5°06'39" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 28°32'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 28°48'52" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 2°52'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on September 6, 1956
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| Venus square Neptune | Exact square |
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