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Where Were the Planets on September 21, 1985?
Quick Answer
On September 21, 1985, the Sun was in Virgo (28°26' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (51% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 21, 1985. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°01' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 5°48' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°26'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 28°57'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 27°19'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 29°14'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 7°14'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 7°20'59" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 24°01'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 14°19'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 0°52'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°16'14" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 11°11'54" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on September 21, 1985
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 51% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius | 28°24' Sagittarius | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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