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Where Were the Planets on September 6, 1990?
Quick Answer
On September 6, 1990, the Sun was in Virgo (13°38' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (97% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 6, 1990. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°06' Pisces at midnight UTC to 9°11' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°38'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°07'21" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 16°54'07" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 28°57'10" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 2°53'27" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 3°55'26" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°55'54" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 5°37'41" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°52'42" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 15°28'26" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 5°17'57" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 6, 1990
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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