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Where Were the Planets on September 22, 1998?
Quick Answer
On September 22, 1998, the Sun was in Virgo (29°16' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 22, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°59' Libra at midnight UTC to 24°52' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°16'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 18°56'46" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 26°28'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 19°27'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 20°43'31" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 22°12'41" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 2°26'31" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 9°05'21" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°29'08" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°40'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 29°43'15" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 22, 1998
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Neptune | Exact trine |
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