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Where Were the Planets on September 13, 1972?
Quick Answer
On September 13, 1972, the Sun was in Virgo (20°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 13, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°47' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 1°37' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°47'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 25°42'32" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 15°05'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 5°48'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 18°46'21" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 29°03'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 20°15'45" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 16°57'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 2°43'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°28'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 23°02'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 13, 1972
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 29% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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