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Where Were the Planets on September 30, 2009?
Quick Answer
On September 30, 2009, the Sun was in Libra (7°27' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 30, 2009. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°14' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 0°16' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°27'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 24°14'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 21°41'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 12°09'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 21°26'31" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 17°25'49" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 26°34'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 24°07'15" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 24°01'41" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 0°45'05" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 26°31'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 30, 2009
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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