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Where Were the Planets on October 12, 1976?
Quick Answer
On October 12, 1976, the Sun was in Libra (19°17' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 12, 1976. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°52' Taurus at midnight UTC to 11°44' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°17'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 5°48'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 2°34'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 19°58'03" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 2°28'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 0°21'00" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 14°57'52" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 6°20'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 11°51'51" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 11°53'57" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 4°08'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on October 12, 1976
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 84% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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