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Where Were the Planets on September 18, 1997?
Quick Answer
On September 18, 1997, the Sun was in Virgo (25°36' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 18, 1997. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°21' Aries at midnight UTC to 27°18' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°36'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 19°52'43" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 7°53'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 7°25'19" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 22°48'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 12°43'39" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 18°32'54" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 5°00'28" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°17'51" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°11'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 19°15'39" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 18, 1997
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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