The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on September 9, 1966?
Quick Answer
On September 9, 1966, the Sun was in Virgo (16°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (35% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 9, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°57' Gemini at midnight UTC to 10°31' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°21'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 3°41'31" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 15°36'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 0°38'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 9°26'36" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 26°59'59" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 27°02'43" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 19°47'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 19°48'39" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 18°11'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 19°20'00" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on September 9, 1966
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 35% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| Jupiter trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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