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Where Were the Planets on September 15, 1986?
Quick Answer
On September 15, 1986, the Sun was in Virgo (22°21' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 15, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°31' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 24°31' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°21'09" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 17°33'14" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 0°41'27" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 6°39'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 18°45'38" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 17°15'07" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 4°17'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 18°30'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°02'13" Capricorn | Stationing retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°35'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 22°11'17" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 15, 1986
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 91% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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