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Where Were the Planets on September 5, 1991?
Quick Answer
On September 5, 1991, the Sun was in Virgo (12°26' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (12% illuminated). Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 5, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°01' Cancer at midnight UTC to 9°34' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°26'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°17'48" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 24°44'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 22°14'11" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 2°43'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 28°33'19" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 0°53'45" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 9°54'52" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°06'15" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 17°58'50" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 16°01'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 5, 1991
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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