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Where Were the Planets on September 25, 1971?
Quick Answer
On September 25, 1971, the Sun was in Libra (1°45' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 25, 1971. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°08' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 12°20' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°45'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 6°13'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 21°05'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 9°31'08" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 13°33'18" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 2°01'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 6°29'32" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 13°10'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°48'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°38'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 11°47'32" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 25, 1971
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 29% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile |
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