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Where Were the Planets on September 11, 1961?
Quick Answer
On September 11, 1961, the Sun was in Virgo (18°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 11, 1961. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°43' Virgo at midnight UTC to 9°47' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°30'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 3°44'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 9°54'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 15°20'36" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 16°26'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 27°33'24" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 23°27'08" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 27°34'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 9°15'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°13'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 25°55'15" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 11, 1961
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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