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Where Were the Planets on October 6, 1976?
Quick Answer
On October 6, 1976, the Sun was in Libra (13°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 6, 1976. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°26' Pisces at midnight UTC to 0°34' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°21'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 24°32'20" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 25°30'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 12°38'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 28°24'46" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 0°44'21" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 14°28'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 5°59'12" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 11°43'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 11°39'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 4°27'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on October 6, 1976
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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