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Where Were the Planets on September 13, 1985?
Quick Answer
On September 13, 1985, the Sun was in Virgo (20°38' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 13, 1985. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°57' Leo at midnight UTC to 10°11' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°38'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 3°02'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 12°18'37" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 19°33'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 2°10'46" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 7°45'31" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 23°23'24" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 14°09'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 0°50'42" Capricorn | Stationing retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°00'14" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 11°37'19" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on September 13, 1985
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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