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Where Were the Planets on October 28, 1927?
Quick Answer
On October 28, 1927, the Sun was in Scorpio (4°04' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 28, 1927. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°06' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 11°04' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°04'12" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 5°04'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 25°21'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 20°00'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 1°40'52" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 24°26'55" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 6°04'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 0°12'09" Aries | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 28°50'57" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 17°08'20" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 21°03'57" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on October 28, 1927
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 7% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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