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Where Were the Planets on September 18, 1977?
Quick Answer
On September 18, 1977, the Sun was in Virgo (25°27' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 18, 1977. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°58' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 9°12' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°27'31" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°05'51" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 8°07'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 24°59'30" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 10°28'00" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 4°06'03" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 24°53'36" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 9°22'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 13°31'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 13°20'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 16°05'18" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on September 18, 1977
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 30% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| Venus conjunct Saturn | Exact conjunction |
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