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Where Were the Planets on September 6, 1974?
Quick Answer
On September 6, 1974, the Sun was in Virgo (13°30' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 6, 1974. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°36' Taurus at midnight UTC to 13°22' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°30'50" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 6°58'08" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 0°24'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 27°36'36" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 25°56'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 12°47'43" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 16°15'41" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 25°28'16" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 6°56'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 5°47'58" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 14°45'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on September 6, 1974
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 80% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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