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Where Were the Planets on September 24, 2020?
Quick Answer
On September 24, 2020, the Sun was in Libra (1°53' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (55% illuminated). Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Mercury opposed Mars while Mars was retrograde. Short fuses in conversation. Words land harder than intended.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 24, 2020. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°24' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 13°42' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°53'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 7°06'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 26°40'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 20°20'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 26°36'25" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 17°37'08" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 25°21'20" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 10°04'07" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 19°12'18" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 22°30'39" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 24°04'43" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on September 24, 2020
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 55% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Capricorn | 1°29' Capricorn | |
| Mercury opposite Mars | Short fuses in conversation. Words land harder than intended. |
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