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Where Were the Planets on September 30, 2011?
Quick Answer
On September 30, 2011, the Sun was in Libra (6°59' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (13% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 30, 2011. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°27' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 27°09' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°59'07" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 19°51'54" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 8°18'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 19°07'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 6°54'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 8°47'16" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 18°33'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 2°23'50" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 28°34'09" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 4°56'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 17°52'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on September 30, 2011
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 13% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun sextile Mars | Exact sextile |
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