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Where Were the Planets on September 22, 1997?
Quick Answer
On September 22, 1997, the Sun was in Virgo (29°30' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (61% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 22, 1997. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°54' Gemini at midnight UTC to 23°12' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°30'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 16°36'36" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 13°19'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 12°01'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 25°32'41" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 12°29'55" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 18°15'55" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 4°55'53" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°15'28" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°16'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 19°02'57" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 22, 1997
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 61% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Jupiter | Exact square | |
| The Sun enters Libra | September Equinox |
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