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Where Were the Planets on September 12, 1997?
Quick Answer
On September 12, 1997, the Sun was in Virgo (19°45' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 12, 1997. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°25' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 27°30' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°45'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 20°24'51" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 3°08'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 0°28'17" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 18°45'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 13°09'30" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 18°56'46" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 5°08'35" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°22'19" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°04'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 19°34'43" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on September 12, 1997
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 76% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| Mercury square Pluto | Exact square |
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