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Where Were the Planets on September 28, 2009?
Quick Answer
On September 28, 2009, the Sun was in Libra (5°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 28, 2009. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°32' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 6°20' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°30'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 0°26'17" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 21°42'23" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 9°42'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 20°19'33" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 17°31'12" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 26°19'37" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 24°11'55" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 24°03'53" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 0°43'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 26°38'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 28, 2009
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 71% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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