The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on September 9, 1998?
Quick Answer
On September 9, 1998, the Sun was in Virgo (16°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 9, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°10' Aries at midnight UTC to 5°58' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°36'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 28°35'57" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 2°24'22" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 3°19'38" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 12°34'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 23°56'05" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 3°06'11" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 9°24'55" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°39'32" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°27'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 0°24'34" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 9, 1998
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 87% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus trine Saturn | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| Mercury trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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