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Where Were the Planets on September 5, 1973?
Quick Answer
On September 5, 1973, the Sun was in Virgo (12°46' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (58% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 5, 1973. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°12' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 28°01' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°46'37" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 22°07'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 15°15'10" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 20°43'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 7°47'31" Taurus | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 3°08'37" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 3°12'09" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 20°57'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 4°46'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 3°27'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 4°08'32" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 5, 1973
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 58% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus conjunct Uranus | Exact conjunction |
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