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Where Were the Planets on September 8, 1966?
Quick Answer
On September 8, 1966, the Sun was in Virgo (15°22' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (46% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 8, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°50' Gemini at midnight UTC to 26°57' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°22'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 20°21'02" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 13°42'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 29°23'58" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 8°48'43" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 26°49'06" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 27°07'14" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 19°43'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 19°47'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 18°08'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 19°23'10" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on September 8, 1966
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 46% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Gemini | 14°59' Gemini | |
| Venus enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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