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Where Were the Planets on September 18, 2042?
Quick Answer
On September 18, 2042, the Sun is in Virgo (25°43' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated). Mercury, Neptune and Pluto are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 18, 2042. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°40' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 16°27' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°43'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 10°33'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 26°15'19" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 2°00'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 5°42'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 27°19'20" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 4°19'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 15°38'05" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°01'14" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 28°12'56" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 18°54'47" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 18, 2042
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 15% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction |
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