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Where Were the Planets on September 8, 1969?
Quick Answer
On September 8, 1969, the Sun was in Virgo (15°39' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (10% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 8, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°11' Leo at midnight UTC to 14°08' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°39'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 8°09'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 11°55'17" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 12°20'44" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 22°28'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 9°43'16" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°39'26" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 3°12'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 26°12'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°34'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 21°20'56" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 8, 1969
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 11% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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