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Where Were the Planets on September 23, 1982?
Quick Answer
On September 23, 1982, the Sun was in Libra (0°07' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (34% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 23, 1982. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°50' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 17°51' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°07'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 11°52'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 16°35'34" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 19°20'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 2°21'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 10°06'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 22°07'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 1°25'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 24°21'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 25°48'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 9°07'48" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on September 23, 1982
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 35% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Libra | September Equinox |
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