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Where Were the Planets on September 12, 1972?
Quick Answer
On September 12, 1972, the Sun was in Virgo (19°48' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 12, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°52' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 19°46' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°48'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 13°50'32" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 13°11'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 4°44'26" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 18°07'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 29°00'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 20°13'37" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 16°53'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 2°42'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°26'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 23°05'59" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 12, 1972
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 21% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Saturn | Exact square |
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