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Where Were the Planets on October 10, 1969?
Quick Answer
On October 10, 1969, the Sun was in Libra (17°00' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 10, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°34' Virgo at midnight UTC to 12°34' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°00'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 6°02'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 0°14'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 21°14'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 12°23'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 16°32'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 6°54'45" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 5°12'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 26°58'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 25°45'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 19°39'15" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on October 10, 1969
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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