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Where Were the Planets on October 27, 1969?
Quick Answer
On October 27, 1969, the Sun was in Scorpio (3°53' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 27, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°05' Taurus at midnight UTC to 5°46' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°53'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 29°28'14" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 21°23'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 12°17'20" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 24°06'38" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 20°12'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 5°35'26" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 6°14'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 27°32'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 26°18'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 18°45'15" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on October 27, 1969
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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