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Where Were the Planets on September 15, 1972?
Quick Answer
On September 15, 1972, the Sun was in Virgo (22°44' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (47% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 15, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°28' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 25°24' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°44'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 19°25'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 18°53'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 7°56'21" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 20°03'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 29°11'05" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 20°19'42" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 17°04'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 2°45'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°32'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 22°56'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 15, 1972
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 47% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius | 23°02' Sagittarius | |
| Mars square Saturn | Exact square |
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