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Where Were the Planets on September 30, 1985?
Quick Answer
On September 30, 1985, the Sun was in Libra (7°16' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (98% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 30, 1985. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°47' Aries at midnight UTC to 29°42' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°16'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 23°45'57" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 13°14'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 10°13'47" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 12°55'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 7°08'01" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 24°48'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 14°35'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 0°56'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°35'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 10°43'19" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on September 30, 1985
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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