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Where Were the Planets on September 16, 1984?
Quick Answer
On September 16, 1984, the Sun was in Virgo (23°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (69% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 16, 1984. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°43' Taurus at midnight UTC to 7°59' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°47'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 1°49'32" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 6°14'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 18°45'48" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 17°30'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 3°36'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 12°55'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 9°53'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 28°39'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 0°35'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 0°47'29" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on September 16, 1984
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 69% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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