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Where Were the Planets on September 17, 2026?
Quick Answer
On September 17, 2026, the Sun was in Virgo (24°37' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (37% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 17, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°41' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 15°40' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°37'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 9°42'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 11°06'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 4°10'56" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 23°38'55" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 17°03'23" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 12°36'09" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 5°40'39" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 3°14'19" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 3°15'18" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 28°25'40" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 17, 2026
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 37% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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