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Where Were the Planets on September 11, 2005?
Quick Answer
On September 11, 2005, the Sun was in Virgo (18°50' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (50% illuminated). Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 11, 2005. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°14' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 25°57' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°50'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 19°03'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 12°49'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 29°47'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 20°29'17" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 20°32'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 7°00'10" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 8°22'15" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 15°21'03" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 21°50'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 14°54'02" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 11, 2005
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 50% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius | 18°50' Sagittarius | |
| Venus enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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