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Where Were the Planets on September 5, 1998?
Quick Answer
On September 5, 1998, the Sun was in Virgo (12°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (99% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 5, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°22' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 6°44' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°43'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 29°31'26" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 25°56'04" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 28°23'00" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 10°02'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 24°27'09" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 3°15'24" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 9°32'09" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°43'38" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°24'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 0°37'16" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 5, 1998
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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