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Where Were the Planets on October 3, 1977?
Quick Answer
On October 3, 1977, the Sun was in Libra (10°09' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (68% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 3, 1977. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°36' Gemini at midnight UTC to 25°28' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°09'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 19°32'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 28°26'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 13°16'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 18°46'19" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 5°25'36" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 26°33'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 10°10'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 13°46'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 13°55'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 15°17'38" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 3, 1977
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 68% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Neptune | Exact square |
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