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Where Were the Planets on October 31, 1977?
Quick Answer
On October 31, 1977, the Sun was in Scorpio (7°57' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (82% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 31, 1977. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°46' Gemini at midnight UTC to 3°36' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°57'14" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 27°41'52" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 15°48'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 17°55'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 1°57'08" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 6°03'30" Cancer | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 29°02'18" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 11°51'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 14°30'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 15°00'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 13°48'41" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 31, 1977
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 82% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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