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Where Were the Planets on September 24, 1973?
Quick Answer
On September 24, 1973, the Sun was in Libra (1°17' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). Mars and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 24, 1973. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°40' Leo at midnight UTC to 11°38' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°17'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 4°41'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 17°40'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 12°58'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 9°07'10" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 2°19'04" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 4°16'43" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 22°02'28" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 5°04'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 4°10'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 3°08'10" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on September 24, 1973
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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