The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on October 21, 1976?
Quick Answer
On October 21, 1976, the Sun was in Libra (28°13' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 21, 1976. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°39' Virgo at midnight UTC to 11°31' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°13'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 4°03'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 16°59'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 0°56'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 8°37'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 29°34'06" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 15°36'47" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 6°53'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 12°06'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 12°14'44" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 3°40'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on October 21, 1976
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
Look Up Another Date
Data for this page: JSON. Free to cite with a link to this page.