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Where Were the Planets on September 30, 1986?
Quick Answer
On September 30, 1986, the Sun was in Libra (7°01' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (12% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 30, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°53' Leo at midnight UTC to 2°42' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°01'48" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 26°15'51" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 24°50'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 16°21'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 25°31'25" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 15°23'01" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 5°20'29" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 18°50'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°06'15" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 6°05'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 21°23'37" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 30, 1986
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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