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Where Were the Planets on September 6, 1998?
Quick Answer
On September 6, 1998, the Sun was in Virgo (13°41' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 6, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°45' Pisces at midnight UTC to 21°25' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°41'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 14°03'51" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 27°27'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 29°37'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 10°40'18" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 24°19'27" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 3°13'15" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 9°30'17" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°42'34" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°25'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 0°34'06" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 6, 1998
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Pisces | 13°33' Pisces | |
| Venus enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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