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Where Were the Planets on October 11, 1974?
Quick Answer
On October 11, 1974, the Sun was in Libra (17°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (21% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 11, 1974. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°06' Leo at midnight UTC to 0°38' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°47'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 23°21'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 10°18'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 11°06'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 18°46'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 8°52'20" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 18°31'49" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 27°29'06" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 7°35'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 7°07'41" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 12°54'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on October 11, 1974
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 21% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars square Saturn | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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