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Where Were the Planets on September 17, 1964?
Quick Answer
On September 17, 1964, the Sun was in Virgo (24°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 17, 1964. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°04' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 10°19' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°36'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 4°10'37" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 6°48'38" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 9°45'44" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 1°24'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 26°06'54" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 29°57'35" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 11°21'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 15°46'00" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 14°22'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 27°33'57" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on September 17, 1964
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 82% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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