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Where Were the Planets on September 15, 1966?
Quick Answer
On September 15, 1966, the Sun was in Virgo (22°11' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 15, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°33' Virgo at midnight UTC to 9°46' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°11'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°11'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 26°42'37" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 8°03'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 13°12'58" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 28°03'25" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 26°35'12" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 20°09'46" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 19°56'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 18°24'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 19°00'56" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on September 15, 1966
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| Mercury opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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