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Where Were the Planets on September 16, 1977?
Quick Answer
On September 16, 1977, the Sun was in Virgo (23°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 16, 1977. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°37' Libra at midnight UTC to 10°44' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°30'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 3°40'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 7°13'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 22°34'20" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 9°18'33" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 3°52'43" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 24°39'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 9°16'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 13°29'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 13°16'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 16°11'39" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on September 16, 1977
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 12% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| Mars trine Uranus | Exact trine |
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