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Where Were the Planets on October 29, 1975?
Quick Answer
On October 29, 1975, the Sun was in Scorpio (5°26' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (33% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 29, 1975. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°51' Leo at midnight UTC to 3°07' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°26'24" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 25°57'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 18°05'35" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 19°09'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 2°13'08" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 17°34'57" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 2°43'27" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 2°59'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 10°13'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 10°08'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 22°37'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on October 29, 1975
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 33% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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