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Where Were the Planets on September 17, 2016?
Quick Answer
On September 17, 2016, the Sun was in Virgo (25°01' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Mercury, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Mars trined Uranus. Bold, inventive action. Good for breaking a stuck pattern.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 17, 2016. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°19' Pisces at midnight UTC to 12°03' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°01'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 4°40'48" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 16°34'08" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 22°31'57" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 23°43'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 1°43'19" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 10°45'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 23°35'04" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 10°13'48" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 14°56'51" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 11°48'53" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 17, 2016
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces | |
| Mars trine Uranus | Bold, inventive action. Good for breaking a stuck pattern. |
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