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Where Were the Planets on September 4, 1969?
Quick Answer
On September 4, 1969, the Sun was in Virgo (11°46' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (43% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 4, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°32' Gemini at midnight UTC to 26°32' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°46'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 20°34'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 8°45'46" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 7°34'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 20°15'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 8°54'08" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°46'11" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 2°57'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 26°08'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°26'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 21°33'38" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 4, 1969
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Jupiter | Exact conjunction |
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