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Where Were the Planets on September 23, 2003?
Quick Answer
On September 23, 2003, the Sun was in Libra (0°02' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (9% illuminated). Mars, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 23, 2003. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°36' Leo at midnight UTC to 2°15' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°02'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 25°22'47" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 12°59'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 9°44'19" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 0°13'05" Pisces | Stationing direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 5°48'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 12°16'48" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 29°42'41" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 10°38'13" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°24'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 22°58'28" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on September 23, 2003
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 9% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Libra | September Equinox | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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