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Where Were the Planets on September 6, 1959?
Quick Answer
On September 6, 1959, the Sun was in Virgo (13°08' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). Venus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 6, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°35' Libra at midnight UTC to 4°48' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°08'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 27°41'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 2°37'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 4°55'13" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Mars | 0°21'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 25°25'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 0°27'31" Capricorn | Stationing retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 18°21'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 4°52'39" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 4°15'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 4°53'42" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on September 6, 1959
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Neptune | Exact sextile | |
| Mars square Saturn | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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