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Where Were the Planets on September 16, 2079?
Quick Answer
On September 16, 2079, the Sun is in Virgo (23°48' at noon UTC), the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous (69% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus and Pluto are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 16, 2079. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°02' Taurus at midnight UTC to 8°08' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°48'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 1°05'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 13°42'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 9°35'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 0°37'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 7°58'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 27°37'39" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 27°51'29" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 2°34'17" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 13°32'48" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| North Node | 23°24'10" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 16, 2079
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 69% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Pluto | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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