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Where Were the Planets on September 2, 1996?
Quick Answer
On September 2, 1996, the Sun was in Virgo (10°17' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (73% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 2, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°34' Taurus at midnight UTC to 19°45' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°17'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 13°13'24" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 3°20'31" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 25°02'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 25°22'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 7°49'20" Capricorn | Stationing direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 5°45'49" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 1°11'42" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 25°17'02" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 0°28'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 9°26'11" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on September 2, 1996
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 73% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Neptune | Exact opposition | |
| Venus opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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