The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on September 19, 1971?
Quick Answer
On September 19, 1971, the Sun was in Virgo (25°53' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 19, 1971. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°43' Virgo at midnight UTC to 0°35' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°53'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 24°39'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 10°39'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 2°03'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 12°32'37" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 1°05'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 6°31'46" Gemini | Stationing direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 12°48'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°40'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°24'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 12°06'36" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 19, 1971
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Virgo | 26°00' Virgo | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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