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Where Were the Planets on September 20, 1969?
Quick Answer
On September 20, 1969, the Sun was in Virgo (27°20' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (66% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 20, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°45' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 23°04' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°20'47" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 15°54'18" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 13°58'37" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 26°47'42" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 29°31'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 12°14'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°09'51" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 3°57'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 26°26'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 25°01'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 20°42'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 20, 1969
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 66% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Neptune | Exact square |
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