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Where Were the Planets on September 15, 1985?
Quick Answer
On September 15, 1985, the Sun was in Virgo (22°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 15, 1985. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°45' Virgo at midnight UTC to 9°29' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°35'10" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°06'41" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 16°06'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 21°58'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 3°26'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 7°38'16" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 23°32'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 14°11'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 0°50'50" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°04'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 11°30'58" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on September 15, 1985
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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