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Where Were the Planets on October 19, 1974?
Quick Answer
On October 19, 1974, the Sun was in Libra (25°43' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). Mercury and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 19, 1974. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°06' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 21°49' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°43'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 15°31'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 8°26'49" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 21°06'57" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 24°06'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 8°22'09" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 18°46'07" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 27°59'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 7°48'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 7°25'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 12°29'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on October 19, 1974
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 18% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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