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Where Were the Planets on August 9, 1960?
Quick Answer
On August 9, 1960, the Sun was in Leo (16°52' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 9, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°14' Pisces at midnight UTC to 26°19' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°52'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 19°20'44" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 28°19'33" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 0°03'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 4°48'16" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 23°58'26" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 12°53'47" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 21°07'04" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°29'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 5°13'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°59'48" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on August 9, 1960
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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