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Where Were the Planets on October 2, 1964?
Quick Answer
On October 2, 1964, the Sun was in Libra (9°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (12% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 2, 1964. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°41' Leo at midnight UTC to 6°27' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°18'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 29°35'49" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 29°05'31" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 26°18'14" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 10°28'48" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 25°36'19" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 29°06'14" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 12°15'09" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 16°11'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 14°52'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 26°46'18" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on October 2, 1964
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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