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Where Were the Planets on September 27, 1996?
Quick Answer
On September 27, 1996, the Sun was in Libra (4°39' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 27, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°33' Aries at midnight UTC to 16°53' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°39'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 9°46'20" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 19°02'59" Virgo | Stationing retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 22°23'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 10°53'47" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 8°42'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 3°54'40" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 0°42'18" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 25°00'06" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 0°57'51" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 8°06'45" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on September 27, 1996
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lunar Eclipse in Aries | 4°18' Aries |
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