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Where Were the Planets on October 2, 1976?
Quick Answer
On October 2, 1976, the Sun was in Libra (9°24' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 2, 1976. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°54' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 10°53' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°24'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 4°26'42" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 23°18'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 7°44'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 25°43'16" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 0°56'09" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 14°06'54" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 5°45'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 11°37'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 11°30'33" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 4°40'30" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on October 2, 1976
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 71% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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