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Where Were the Planets on September 9, 1969?
Quick Answer
On September 9, 1969, the Sun was in Virgo (16°37' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 9, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°09' Leo at midnight UTC to 26°15' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°37'22" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 20°11'32" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 12°33'46" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 13°32'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 23°01'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 9°55'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°37'29" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 3°16'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 26°13'26" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°37'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 21°17'45" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 9, 1969
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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