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Where Were the Planets on September 23, 1979?
Quick Answer
On September 23, 1979, the Sun was in Virgo (29°51' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 23, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°53' Libra at midnight UTC to 29°01' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°51'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 22°56'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 8°11'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 7°42'19" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 29°10'00" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 28°49'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°52'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 18°21'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 17°52'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 18°22'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 7°10'02" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 23, 1979
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Libra | September Equinox |
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