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Where Were the Planets on September 11, 1960?
Quick Answer
On September 11, 1960, the Sun was in Virgo (18°44' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (64% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 11, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°38' Taurus at midnight UTC to 8°54' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°44'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°48'32" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 28°40'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 10°41'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 24°48'41" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 24°30'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 11°50'08" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 23°07'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 7°08'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 6°19'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 15°14'57" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 11, 1960
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 64% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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