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Where Were the Planets on September 23, 1986?
Quick Answer
On September 23, 1986, the Sun was in Libra (0°09' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 23, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°22' Taurus at midnight UTC to 7°21' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°09'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 1°23'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 14°01'27" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 12°21'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 22°10'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 16°13'19" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 4°48'51" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 18°39'29" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°03'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°51'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 21°45'52" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 23, 1986
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 74% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Libra | September Equinox | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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