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Where Were the Planets on September 27, 1979?
Quick Answer
On September 27, 1979, the Sun was in Libra (3°47' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (33% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 27, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°37' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 19°38' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°47'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 13°06'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 14°51'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 12°41'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 1°33'23" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 29°37'05" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 19°21'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 18°33'05" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 17°55'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 18°31'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 6°57'20" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 27, 1979
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 33% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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