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Where Were the Planets on September 18, 1969?
Quick Answer
On September 18, 1969, the Sun was in Virgo (25°23' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (43% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 18, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°33' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 24°33' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°23'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 17°31'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 14°38'52" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 24°22'29" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 28°18'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 11°48'44" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°15'41" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 3°49'29" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 26°23'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°56'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 20°49'09" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 18, 1969
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction |
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