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Where Were the Planets on October 15, 1977?
Quick Answer
On October 15, 1977, the Sun was in Libra (22°01' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 15, 1977. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°33' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 5°12' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°01'19" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 27°53'26" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 19°33'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 28°03'37" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 24°51'21" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 6°00'35" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 27°43'58" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 10°52'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 14°03'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 14°24'00" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 14°39'31" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 15, 1977
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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