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Where Were the Planets on September 12, 1975?
Quick Answer
On September 12, 1975, the Sun was in Virgo (19°06' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (50% illuminated). Venus and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 12, 1975. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°31' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 25°36' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°06'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 19°07'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 15°44'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 26°02'57" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 16°15'18" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 23°22'25" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 29°32'36" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 0°12'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 9°08'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 8°21'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 25°06'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on September 12, 1975
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 50% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius | 19°06' Sagittarius |
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