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Where Were the Planets on September 20, 1957?
Quick Answer
On September 20, 1957, the Sun was in Virgo (27°15' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (16% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 20, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°18' Leo at midnight UTC to 17°59' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°15'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 10°36'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 11°17'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 7°19'41" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 27°37'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 8°52'28" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°54'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 10°13'21" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 1°04'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°02'28" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 12°48'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on September 20, 1957
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter sextile Saturn | Exact sextile |
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