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Where Were the Planets on September 18, 1960?
Quick Answer
On September 18, 1960, the Sun was in Virgo (25°33' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (6% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 18, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°43' Leo at midnight UTC to 3°01' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°33'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 26°51'17" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 10°17'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 19°17'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 28°36'17" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 25°02'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 11°49'29" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 23°31'29" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 7°20'50" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 6°33'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 14°52'42" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 18, 1960
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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