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Where Were the Planets on September 18, 2003?
Quick Answer
On September 18, 2003, the Sun was in Virgo (25°09' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (53% illuminated). Mercury, Mars, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 18, 2003. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°58' Gemini at midnight UTC to 27°55' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°09'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 21°56'03" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 12°29'07" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 3°31'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 0°38'08" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 4°45'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 11°58'22" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 29°52'48" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 10°43'08" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°20'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 23°14'21" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on September 18, 2003
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 53% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Gemini | 25°27' Gemini |
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