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Where Were the Planets on September 21, 1987?
Quick Answer
On September 21, 1987, the Sun was in Virgo (27°58' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 21, 1987. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°24' Virgo at midnight UTC to 15°34' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°58'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 9°28'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 20°47'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 5°53'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 18°54'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 28°01'10" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 15°24'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 22°53'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°13'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 8°17'56" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 2°32'32" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 21, 1987
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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