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Where Were the Planets on September 17, 1993?
Quick Answer
On September 17, 1993, the Sun was in Virgo (24°36' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 17, 1993. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°32' Libra at midnight UTC to 21°42' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°36'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 14°09'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 9°55'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 25°01'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 23°34'35" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 18°26'28" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 24°56'55" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 18°16'04" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 18°25'14" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 23°17'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 6°40'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on September 17, 1993
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter square Neptune | Exact square | |
| Venus opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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