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Where Were the Planets on September 3, 1999?
Quick Answer
On September 3, 1999, the Sun was in Virgo (10°32' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (44% illuminated). Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 3, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°00' Gemini at midnight UTC to 25°10' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°32'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 18°06'25" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 5°37'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 19°54'44" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 0°25'51" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 4°50'29" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 17°09'49" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 13°47'51" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 2°00'58" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 7°48'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 11°23'56" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 3, 1999
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 44% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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