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Where Were the Planets on September 12, 2002?
Quick Answer
On September 12, 2002, the Sun was in Virgo (19°33' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (36% illuminated). Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 12, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°38' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 10°31' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°33'21" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 3°38'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 12°58'23" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 3°23'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 8°50'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 8°47'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 28°19'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 25°57'07" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 8°34'39" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 14°58'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 12°53'06" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on September 12, 2002
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 36% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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