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Where Were the Planets on September 1, 1990?
Quick Answer
On September 1, 1990, the Sun was in Virgo (8°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 1, 1990. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°07' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 1°39' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°47'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 25°21'31" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 21°12'08" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 22°47'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 0°30'08" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 2°56'06" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 19°05'04" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 5°40'23" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°55'49" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 15°21'51" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 5°33'50" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 1, 1990
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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