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Where Were the Planets on September 1, 1969?
Quick Answer
On September 1, 1969, the Sun was in Virgo (8°51' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 1, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°09' Taurus at midnight UTC to 19°55' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°51'46" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 13°35'22" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 5°52'17" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 4°00'19" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 18°39'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 8°17'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°50'12" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 2°47'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 26°06'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°19'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 21°43'10" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 1, 1969
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 71% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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