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Where Were the Planets on September 14, 1988?
Quick Answer
On September 14, 1988, the Sun was in Virgo (21°52' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). Mars and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 14, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°54' Libra at midnight UTC to 3°58' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°52'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 27°55'29" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 18°23'27" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 7°31'01" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 9°02'43" Aries | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 5°57'39" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 26°06'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 27°04'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 7°25'24" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 10°37'52" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 13°31'54" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 14, 1988
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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