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Where Were the Planets on September 2, 1969?
Quick Answer
On September 2, 1969, the Sun was in Virgo (9°49' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (62% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 2, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°55' Taurus at midnight UTC to 2°21' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°49'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 26°11'02" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 6°52'45" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 5°11'32" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 19°10'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 8°29'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°48'58" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 2°50'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 26°06'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°21'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 21°40'00" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 2, 1969
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 62% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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