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Where Were the Planets on September 7, 1972?
Quick Answer
On September 7, 1972, the Sun was in Virgo (14°56' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 7, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°48' Virgo at midnight UTC to 18°37' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°56'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 12°15'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 3°42'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 29°30'20" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 14°56'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 28°45'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 20°01'25" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 16°36'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 2°38'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°15'04" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 23°21'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 7, 1972
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mars | Exact conjunction | |
| New Moon in Virgo | 15°10' Virgo | |
| Venus enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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