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Where Were the Planets on September 20, 1959?
Quick Answer
On September 20, 1959, the Sun was in Virgo (26°46' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated). Venus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 20, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°24' Taurus at midnight UTC to 12°28' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°46'31" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 6°27'46" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 29°00'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 29°57'51" Leo | Stationing direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 9°27'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 27°26'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 0°39'07" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 19°07'32" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 5°16'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 4°42'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 4°09'13" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on September 20, 1959
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 89% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus re-enters Leo (retrograde) | Leaves Virgo |
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