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Where Were the Planets on September 19, 1987?
Quick Answer
On September 19, 1987, the Sun was in Virgo (26°01' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), 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 19, 1987. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°28' Leo at midnight UTC to 21°22' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°01'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 15°25'06" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 18°02'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 3°24'35" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 17°38'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 28°12'54" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 15°18'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 22°51'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°13'46" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 8°14'03" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 2°38'53" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 19, 1987
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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