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Where Were the Planets on October 15, 1969?
Quick Answer
On October 15, 1969, the Sun was in Libra (21°57' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 15, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°16' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 21°22' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°57'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 14°19'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 3°56'46" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 27°24'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 15°46'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 17°37'46" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 6°32'18" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 5°31'04" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 27°08'00" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 25°55'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 19°23'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on October 15, 1969
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 20% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Neptune | Exact sextile |
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