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Where Were the Planets on September 18, 1999?
Quick Answer
On September 18, 1999, the Sun was in Virgo (25°08' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (56% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 18, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°25' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 8°20' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°08'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°22'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 3°25'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 19°49'47" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 10°08'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 4°00'38" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 16°50'54" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 13°20'24" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 1°45'58" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 7°59'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 10°36'17" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 18, 1999
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 56% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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