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Where Were the Planets on September 3, 1991?
Quick Answer
On September 3, 1991, the Sun was in Virgo (10°29' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (31% illuminated). Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 3, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°15' Gemini at midnight UTC to 10°32' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°29'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 3°22'40" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 23°38'28" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 22°56'08" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 1°25'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 28°07'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 0°59'24" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 9°56'20" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°07'37" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 17°56'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 16°07'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 3, 1991
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 31% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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