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Where Were the Planets on September 15, 1979?
Quick Answer
On September 15, 1979, the Sun was in Virgo (22°03' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (28% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 15, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°38' Cancer at midnight UTC to 23°47' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°03'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 17°44'46" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 24°03'10" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 27°45'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 24°18'19" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 27°10'30" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 17°52'10" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 18°00'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 17°47'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 18°04'19" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 7°35'27" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 15, 1979
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 28% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Mars | Exact sextile |
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