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Where Were the Planets on September 18, 1981?
Quick Answer
On September 18, 1981, the Sun was in Virgo (25°28' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 18, 1981. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°19' Taurus at midnight UTC to 1°48' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°28'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 24°35'29" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 21°08'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 6°28'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 10°19'28" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 15°14'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 10°40'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 26°54'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°08'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 23°08'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 28°43'22" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on September 18, 1981
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 76% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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