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Where Were the Planets on October 4, 1972?
Quick Answer
On October 4, 1972, the Sun was in Libra (11°21' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (8% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 4, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°23' Virgo at midnight UTC to 15°05' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°21'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 8°46'10" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 22°09'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 29°01'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 2°16'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 0°55'09" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 20°35'43" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 18°14'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 3°10'31" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 2°16'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 21°56'05" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on October 4, 1972
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction |
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