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Where Were the Planets on September 24, 1979?
Quick Answer
On September 24, 1979, the Sun was in Libra (0°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 24, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°01' Libra at midnight UTC to 11°20' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°50'44" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 5°10'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 9°52'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 8°56'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 29°46'00" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 29°01'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°59'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 18°24'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 17°53'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 18°24'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 7°06'51" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 24, 1979
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 9% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| Mars enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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