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Where Were the Planets on September 18, 1987?
Quick Answer
On September 18, 1987, the Sun was in Virgo (25°02' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (19% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 18, 1987. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°36' Cancer at midnight UTC to 9°27' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°02'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 3°32'17" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 16°37'41" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 2°09'58" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 16°59'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 28°18'32" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 15°15'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 22°50'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°13'43" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 8°12'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 2°42'04" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 18, 1987
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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