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Where Were the Planets on September 12, 1981?
Quick Answer
On September 12, 1981, the Sun was in Virgo (19°37' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 12, 1981. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°47' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 5°22' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°37'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 28°32'43" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 13°40'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 29°28'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 6°34'53" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 13°59'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 9°57'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 26°41'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°06'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 22°55'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 29°02'26" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on September 12, 1981
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| Mercury conjunct Jupiter | Exact conjunction | |
| Venus enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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