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Where Were the Planets on September 11, 1978?
Quick Answer
On September 11, 1978, the Sun was in Virgo (18°23' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (65% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 11, 1978. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°12' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 13°32' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°23'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 6°21'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 2°35'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 3°45'17" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 24°25'07" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 1°09'10" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 5°51'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 13°27'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 15°35'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 15°29'48" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 27°07'51" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 11, 1978
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 66% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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