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Where Were the Planets on September 29, 2012?
Quick Answer
On September 29, 2012, the Sun was in Libra (6°44' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 29, 2012. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°59' Pisces at midnight UTC to 5°38' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°44'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 29°21'04" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 20°54'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 25°36'42" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 24°38'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 16°20'24" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 29°15'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 6°32'37" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 0°50'33" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 6°59'14" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 28°32'41" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on September 29, 2012
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Uranus | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces | |
| The Sun square Pluto | Exact square |
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