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Where Were the Planets on September 6, 1966?
Quick Answer
On September 6, 1966, the Sun was in Virgo (13°26' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (66% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 6, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°42' Taurus at midnight UTC to 1°06' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°26'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 24°52'20" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 9°51'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 26°55'53" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 7°32'49" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 26°27'05" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 27°16'10" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 19°35'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 19°45'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 18°04'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 19°29'31" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on September 6, 1966
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 66% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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