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Where Were the Planets on September 6, 2002?
Quick Answer
On September 6, 2002, the Sun was in Virgo (13°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 6, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°21' Leo at midnight UTC to 12°19' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°43'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 4°48'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 10°07'49" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 28°40'17" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 5°01'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 7°36'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 27°59'06" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 26°10'16" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 8°41'49" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 14°56'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 13°12'10" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on September 6, 2002
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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