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Where Were the Planets on September 26, 1997?
Quick Answer
On September 26, 1997, the Sun was in Libra (3°25' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (23% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 26, 1997. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°54' Leo at midnight UTC to 12°56' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°25'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 6°57'10" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 19°50'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 16°36'19" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 28°18'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 12°19'09" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 17°58'14" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 4°52'01" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°13'34" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°21'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 18°50'14" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 26, 1997
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 23% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun sextile Pluto | Exact sextile |
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