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Where Were the Planets on September 5, 1960?
Quick Answer
On September 5, 1960, the Sun was in Virgo (12°54' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 5, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°06' Pisces at midnight UTC to 20°23' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°54'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 13°17'24" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 17°59'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 3°18'28" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 21°24'58" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 24°10'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 11°54'28" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 22°46'41" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°59'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 6°07'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 15°34'01" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 5, 1960
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lunar Eclipse in Pisces | 12°54' Pisces |
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