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Where Were the Planets on October 7, 1973?
Quick Answer
On October 7, 1973, the Sun was in Libra (14°04' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Mars was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 7, 1973. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°41' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 24°01' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°04'37" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 17°49'16" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 6°23'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 27°54'39" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 7°02'08" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 2°25'20" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 4°39'52" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 22°50'19" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 5°22'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 4°39'57" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 2°26'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on October 7, 1973
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 78% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn square Pluto | Exact square | |
| Mercury opposite Mars | Exact opposition |
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