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Where Were the Planets on September 11, 1972?
Quick Answer
On September 11, 1972, the Sun was in Virgo (18°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 11, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°50' Libra at midnight UTC to 7°52' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°50'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 1°52'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 11°17'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 3°41'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 17°29'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 28°56'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 20°11'23" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 16°50'27" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 2°41'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°23'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 23°09'09" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 11, 1972
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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