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Where Were the Planets on September 28, 2006?
Quick Answer
On September 28, 2006, the Sun was in Libra (5°13' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated). Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 28, 2006. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°33' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 18°09' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°13'33" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 11°49'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 24°44'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 27°36'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 13°13'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 18°01'26" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 21°06'36" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 11°51'35" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 17°17'28" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 24°13'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 24°40'20" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 28, 2006
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 30% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Pluto | Exact sextile |
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