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Where Were the Planets on September 27, 1976?
Quick Answer
On September 27, 1976, the Sun was in Libra (4°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). Mercury and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 27, 1976. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°12' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 2°47' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°30'06" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 25°32'30" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 24°17'07" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 1°37'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 22°22'29" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 1°06'27" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 13°38'41" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 5°28'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 11°31'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 11°18'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 4°56'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on September 27, 1976
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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