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Where Were the Planets on September 20, 1990?
Quick Answer
On September 20, 1990, the Sun was in Virgo (27°16' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 20, 1990. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°10' Libra at midnight UTC to 20°41' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°16'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 14°27'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 10°18'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 16°17'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 8°40'05" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 6°32'03" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°42'37" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 5°36'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°48'02" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 15°50'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 4°33'28" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 20, 1990
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Pluto | Exact sextile |
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