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Where Were the Planets on September 30, 1959?
Quick Answer
On September 30, 1959, the Sun was in Libra (6°34' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 30, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°19' Virgo at midnight UTC to 17°01' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°34'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 10°08'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 16°14'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 1°00'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 16°01'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 29°05'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 0°58'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 19°37'21" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 5°35'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 5°01'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 3°37'27" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on September 30, 1959
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Mars | Exact conjunction | |
| Venus trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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