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Where Were the Planets on October 3, 1974?
Quick Answer
On October 3, 1974, the Sun was in Libra (9°53' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 3, 1974. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°31' Aries at midnight UTC to 10°21' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°53'48" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 3°55'34" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 5°28'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 1°07'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 13°30'00" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 9°33'34" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 18°10'46" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 26°59'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 7°23'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 6°49'16" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 13°19'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on October 3, 1974
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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