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Where Were the Planets on September 16, 2042?
Quick Answer
On September 16, 2042, the Sun is in Virgo (23°45' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Mercury, Neptune and Pluto are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 16, 2042. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°06' Libra at midnight UTC to 22°53' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°45'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 17°00'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 28°20'56" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 1°15'17" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 4°21'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 27°00'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 4°07'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 15°31'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°03'23" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 28°15'12" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 19°01'09" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 16, 2042
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars conjunct Saturn | Exact conjunction |
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