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Where Were the Planets on September 13, 1998?
Quick Answer
On September 13, 1998, the Sun was in Virgo (20°29' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (45% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 13, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°57' Gemini at midnight UTC to 2°37' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°29'46" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 25°50'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 9°37'09" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 8°16'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 15°05'26" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 23°24'23" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 2°55'31" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 9°18'13" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°35'50" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°31'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 0°11'51" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 13, 1998
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 46% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Gemini | 20°05' Gemini | |
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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