The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on September 15, 2009?
Quick Answer
On September 15, 2009, the Sun was in Virgo (22°46' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (15% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 15, 2009. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°48' Leo at midnight UTC to 15°22' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°46'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 8°05'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 2°32'45" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 23°50'14" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 12°48'38" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 18°23'58" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 24°42'31" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 24°42'57" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 24°20'18" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 0°39'46" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 27°19'24" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 15, 2009
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn opposite Uranus | Exact opposition | |
| Venus opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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