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Where Were the Planets on September 9, 1988?
Quick Answer
On September 9, 1988, the Sun was in Virgo (17°00' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Mars and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 9, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°43' Leo at midnight UTC to 4°30' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°00'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 28°37'33" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 12°48'57" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 2°08'14" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 10°07'30" Aries | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 5°45'15" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 26°00'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 27°02'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 7°26'32" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 10°29'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 13°47'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 9, 1988
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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