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Where Were the Planets on September 30, 1981?
Quick Answer
On September 30, 1981, the Sun was in Libra (7°14' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 30, 1981. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°31' Libra at midnight UTC to 9°37' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°14'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 3°35'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 2°03'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 20°19'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 17°42'24" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 17°47'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 12°08'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 27°23'57" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°16'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 23°35'16" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 28°05'14" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on September 30, 1981
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| Mars sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile |
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