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Where Were the Planets on September 2, 2015?
Quick Answer
On September 2, 2015, the Sun was in Virgo (9°42' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). Venus, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 2, 2015. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°29' Aries at midnight UTC to 9°00' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°42'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 1°48'06" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 6°41'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 14°41'05" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 15°44'17" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 4°46'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 29°03'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 19°56'40" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 8°22'24" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 13°06'07" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 1°59'25" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on September 2, 2015
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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