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Where Were the Planets on October 30, 1966?
Quick Answer
On October 30, 1966, the Sun was in Scorpio (6°36' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (99% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 30, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°40' Taurus at midnight UTC to 25°03' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°36'52" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 18°51'02" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 0°08'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 4°12'24" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 10°32'47" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 3°42'13" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 23°33'00" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 22°47'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 21°20'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 19°52'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°37'57" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on October 30, 1966
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Jupiter | Exact square | |
| Mercury enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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