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Where Were the Planets on September 2, 1988?
Quick Answer
On September 2, 1988, the Sun was in Virgo (10°13' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (57% illuminated). Mars, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 2, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°23' Taurus at midnight UTC to 8°45' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°13'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°07'46" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 3°45'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 24°47'57" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 11°07'57" Aries | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 5°19'57" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 25°56'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 27°02'45" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 7°29'25" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 10°18'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 14°10'02" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 2, 1988
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 57% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus | |
| The Sun sextile Pluto | Exact sextile |
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