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Where Were the Planets on September 15, 1969?
Quick Answer
On September 15, 1969, the Sun was in Virgo (22°27' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 15, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°46' Libra at midnight UTC to 13°08' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°27'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 6°25'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 14°48'19" Libra | Stationing retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 20°45'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 26°30'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 11°10'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°23'47" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 3°38'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 26°20'12" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°50'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 20°58'41" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 15, 1969
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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