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Where Were the Planets on October 27, 1976?
Quick Answer
On October 27, 1976, the Sun was in Scorpio (4°11' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 27, 1976. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°28' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 10°37' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°11'57" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 3°36'04" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 27°08'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 8°15'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 12°46'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 28°55'51" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 15°58'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 7°16'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 12°17'29" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 12°28'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 3°21'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on October 27, 1976
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 25% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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