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Where Were the Planets on September 2, 1999?
Quick Answer
On September 2, 1999, the Sun was in Virgo (9°34' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (55% illuminated). Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 2, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°47' Taurus at midnight UTC to 10°59' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°34'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 3°54'10" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 3°39'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 20°13'52" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 29°48'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 4°52'15" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 17°10'14" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 13°49'55" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 2°02'09" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 7°47'43" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 11°27'07" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 2, 1999
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 55% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus | |
| Mars enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| Last Quarter Moon in Gemini | 10°00' Gemini |
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