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Where Were the Planets on September 14, 1979?
Quick Answer
On September 14, 1979, the Sun was in Virgo (21°04' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (38% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 14, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°14' Gemini at midnight UTC to 11°38' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°04'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 5°28'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 22°12'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 26°30'38" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 23°41'25" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 26°57'59" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 17°44'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 17°58'20" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 17°46'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 18°02'08" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 7°38'38" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 14, 1979
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 38% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| Saturn square Neptune | Exact square |
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