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Where Were the Planets on October 11, 1977?
Quick Answer
On October 11, 1977, the Sun was in Libra (18°03' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 11, 1977. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°24' Virgo at midnight UTC to 7°16' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°03'33" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 0°17'41" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 12°35'41" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 23°07'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 22°53'31" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 5°51'57" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 27°21'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 10°37'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 13°57'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 14°14'35" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 14°52'13" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 11, 1977
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Mars | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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