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Where Were the Planets on September 1, 2026?
Quick Answer
On September 1, 2026, the Sun was in Virgo (9°04' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated). Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Mars squared Saturn. Stop-and-go energy. Blocked plans, frustration, and accidents from haste. Mercury sextiled Mars.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 1, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°25' Aries at midnight UTC to 9°10' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°04'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°16'39" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 13°38'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 23°34'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 13°42'38" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 13°48'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 13°38'59" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 5°39'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 3°39'26" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 3°30'09" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 29°16'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 1, 2026
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 80% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| Mars square Saturn | Stop-and-go energy. Blocked plans, frustration, and accidents from haste. | |
| Mercury sextile Mars | Decisive thinking. Good for debates, negotiations and clearing a to-do list. |
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