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Where Were the Planets on September 13, 1988?
Quick Answer
On September 13, 1988, the Sun was in Virgo (20°54' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated). Mars and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 13, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°57' Libra at midnight UTC to 21°53' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°54'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 15°55'00" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 17°20'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 6°25'58" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 9°16'54" Aries | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 5°55'33" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 26°05'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 27°04'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 7°25'34" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 10°36'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 13°35'05" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 13, 1988
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile |
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