The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on October 7, 1966?
Quick Answer
On October 7, 1966, the Sun was in Libra (13°46' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (51% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 7, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°29' Cancer at midnight UTC to 19°57' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°46'04" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 13°10'39" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 2°19'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 5°25'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 26°48'06" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 1°23'25" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 24°55'14" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 21°31'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 20°32'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 19°10'20" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 17°51'02" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on October 7, 1966
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 51% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Cancer | 13°49' Cancer |
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