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Where Were the Planets on September 18, 1993?
Quick Answer
On September 18, 1993, the Sun was in Virgo (25°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 18, 1993. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°43' Libra at midnight UTC to 6°38' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°35'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 29°13'46" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 11°30'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 26°13'57" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 24°14'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 18°38'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 24°53'21" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 18°15'35" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 18°24'50" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 23°19'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 6°37'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on September 18, 1993
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 9% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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