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Where Were the Planets on September 27, 1988?
Quick Answer
On September 27, 1988, the Sun was in Libra (4°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). Mars and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 27, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°02' Aries at midnight UTC to 5°48' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°35'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 28°28'34" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 26°56'58" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 21°56'43" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 5°25'15" Aries | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 6°06'56" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 26°34'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 27°15'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 7°26'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 11°02'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 12°50'36" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 27, 1988
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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