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Where Were the Planets on September 14, 1987?
Quick Answer
On September 14, 1987, the Sun was in Virgo (21°08' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (55% illuminated). Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 14, 1987. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°27' Gemini at midnight UTC to 21°44' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°08'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 15°38'00" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 10°48'00" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 27°11'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 14°26'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 28°39'27" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 15°05'05" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 22°47'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°13'49" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 8°04'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 2°54'46" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 14, 1987
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 55% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Gemini | 21°37' Gemini |
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