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Where Were the Planets on September 30, 1961?
Quick Answer
On September 30, 1961, the Sun was in Libra (7°04' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (61% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 30, 1961. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°15' Gemini at midnight UTC to 0°51' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°04'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 24°36'55" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 2°49'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 8°19'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 29°05'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 27°23'38" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 23°14'31" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 28°38'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 9°49'12" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°51'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 24°54'53" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 30, 1961
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 61% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| Venus conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction |
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