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Where Were the Planets on September 4, 1986?
Quick Answer
On September 4, 1986, the Sun was in Virgo (11°39' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 4, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°32' Virgo at midnight UTC to 20°44' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°39'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 14°07'08" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 10°29'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 27°24'35" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 14°57'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 18°42'27" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 3°42'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 18°22'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°03'57" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°15'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 22°46'14" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 4, 1986
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Virgo | 11°28' Virgo |
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