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Where Were the Planets on September 6, 2008?
Quick Answer
On September 6, 2008, the Sun was in Virgo (14°15' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (40% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 6, 2008. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°25' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 8°20' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°15'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°24'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 10°37'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 8°26'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 11°38'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 12°32'07" Capricorn | Stationing direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 12°13'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 20°56'14" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 22°16'16" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 28°29'52" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 17°07'41" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 6, 2008
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 40% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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