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Where Were the Planets on September 6, 1986?
Quick Answer
On September 6, 1986, the Sun was in Virgo (13°36' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated). Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 6, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°11' Libra at midnight UTC to 17°48' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°36'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 10°59'00" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 14°19'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 29°11'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 15°33'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 18°26'40" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 3°48'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 18°23'43" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°03'21" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°19'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 22°39'53" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 6, 1986
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter square Uranus | Exact square |
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