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Where Were the Planets on September 20, 1960?
Quick Answer
On September 20, 1960, the Sun was in Virgo (27°30' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 20, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°35' Virgo at midnight UTC to 28°23' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°30'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 21°57'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 13°27'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 21°45'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 29°39'05" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 25°13'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 11°50'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 23°38'03" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 7°24'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 6°37'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 14°46'21" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 20, 1960
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Partial Solar Eclipse in Virgo | 27°57' Virgo |
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