The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on September 6, 1961?
Quick Answer
On September 6, 1961, the Sun was in Virgo (13°38' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (11% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 6, 1961. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°30' Cancer at midnight UTC to 10°18' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°38'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 4°25'32" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 2°26'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 9°22'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 13°10'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 27°47'31" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 23°36'09" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 27°16'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 9°08'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°03'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 26°11'09" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 6, 1961
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 11% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer | |
| Venus square Neptune | Exact square |
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