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Where Were the Planets on September 24, 1985?
Quick Answer
On September 24, 1985, the Sun was in Libra (1°22' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 24, 1985. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°38' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 15°40' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°22'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 9°11'29" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 2°45'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 2°53'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 9°08'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 7°14'55" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 24°16'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 14°24'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 0°53'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°22'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 11°02'22" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on September 24, 1985
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Pluto | Exact sextile |
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