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Where Were the Planets on September 21, 2010?
Quick Answer
On September 21, 2010, the Sun was in Virgo (28°24' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 21, 2010. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°51' Pisces at midnight UTC to 13°42' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°24'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 7°46'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 10°44'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 8°25'30" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 4°24'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 28°23'11" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 6°34'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 28°36'56" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 26°28'58" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 2°48'12" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 7°40'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 21, 2010
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition | |
| The Sun opposite Uranus | Exact opposition |
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