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Where Were the Planets on October 9, 1966?
Quick Answer
On October 9, 1966, the Sun was in Libra (15°44' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (29% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 9, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°51' Leo at midnight UTC to 18°08' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°44'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 10°57'01" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 5°12'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 7°55'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 28°01'01" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 1°38'39" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 24°46'48" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 21°38'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 20°36'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 19°14'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 17°44'41" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on October 9, 1966
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 29% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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