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Where Were the Planets on September 23, 1975?
Quick Answer
On September 23, 1975, the Sun was in Virgo (29°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 23, 1975. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°39' Aries at midnight UTC to 8°37' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°50'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°37'50" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 23°47'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 25°59'31" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 21°30'19" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 22°14'20" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 0°33'53" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 0°48'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 9°18'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 8°45'57" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 24°31'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on September 23, 1975
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| The Sun enters Libra | September Equinox |
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