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Where Were the Planets on September 22, 1974?
Quick Answer
On September 22, 1974, the Sun was in Virgo (29°06' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (42% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 22, 1974. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°54' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 26°15' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°06'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 20°07'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 23°25'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 17°25'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 6°17'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 10°45'03" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 17°31'36" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 26°20'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 7°09'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 6°23'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 13°54'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on September 22, 1974
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 42% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Saturn | Exact sextile | |
| Mars conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction |
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