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Where Were the Planets on September 4, 1998?
Quick Answer
On September 4, 1998, the Sun was in Virgo (11°45' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 4, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°21' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 22°21' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°45'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 15°18'58" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 24°29'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 27°08'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 9°24'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 24°34'46" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 3°17'28" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 9°34'02" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°44'43" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°23'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 0°40'27" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 4, 1998
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Uranus | Exact opposition |
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