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Where Were the Planets on September 7, 1998?
Quick Answer
On September 7, 1998, the Sun was in Virgo (14°39' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (98% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 7, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°25' Pisces at midnight UTC to 6°16' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°39'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 28°50'25" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 29°02'39" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 0°51'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 11°18'17" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 24°11'43" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 3°10'59" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 9°28'28" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°41'32" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°26'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 0°30'55" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 7, 1998
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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