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Where Were the Planets on September 15, 1959?
Quick Answer
On September 15, 1959, the Sun was in Virgo (21°53' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated). Venus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 15, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°43' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 9°56' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°53'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 3°22'16" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 19°47'09" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 0°55'02" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Mars | 6°11'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 26°40'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 0°32'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 18°51'32" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 5°07'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 4°33'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 4°25'06" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on September 15, 1959
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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