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Where Were the Planets on September 6, 1977?
Quick Answer
On September 6, 1977, the Sun was in Virgo (13°46' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (42% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 6, 1977. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°34' Gemini at midnight UTC to 29°28' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°46'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 23°31'12" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 11°20'58" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 10°32'54" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 3°21'49" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 2°37'15" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 23°27'21" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 8°49'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 13°24'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 12°54'35" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 16°43'25" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on September 6, 1977
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 42% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Neptune | Exact square |
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